Billy Napier and Co. scored another victory on the recruiting trail on Monday when four-star cornerback [autotag]Wardell Mack[/autotag] out of Marrero (Louisiana) John Ehret announced his commitment to the Orange and Blue, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
The 6-foot-0.5-inch, 170-pound defensive back chose the Gators out of a final four that included the LSU Tigers, Texas Longhorns and Florida State Seminoles. In the end, it appears that Florida had what he was looking for.
“On my official visit in April I saw it was a great place, with great people trying to put the pieces together to put Florida back on the map,” Mack said. “Just having a sit down with coach Corey (Raymond) and his work through the years. Also, having Louisiana native coaches puts a plus on everything.”
LSU had made a strong push for the Bayou State product, but following Florida’s Grill in the Ville event at the end of July, the Swamp crew was also pressing hard for him, including 2024 safety commit Josiah Davis.
“We are trying to get him to commit,” Davis offered following the event. “I think he’s going to choose us, choose the Gators.”
Not only have his peers been building him up, but the coaching staff as well.
“Coach Armstrong made it clear that I’m a great player that he wants on his defense, and feels as though I’m savvy enough to play corner and nickel in the defense,” Mack offered. “Coach Juluke and Coach Napier have made me feel at home every time I stepped foot in Gainesville.”
Mack is ranked No. 115 overall and No. 13 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite while the On3 industry ranking has him at Nos. 72 and 7, respectively.
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