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The Gators are just a bit behind pace so far for the 2022 recruiting class. It has secured just five pledges so far, and its class ranks 23rd on the 247Sports Composite. However, coach Dan Mullen got some good news on Sunday, as Florida cracked the top 12 for five-star safety Kamari Wilson from IMG Academy.
Georgia, LSU, Auburn, Texas A&M, Tennessee, South Carolina, Mississippi State, Miami, Florida State, Texas and South Florida are all also in the running for the elite defensive back.
Wilson, the No. 25 overall player in the class, started his career at Westwood High School in Fort Pierce before transferring to IMG for the 2020 season. After a dominant year with the program, he was named to the national Junior All-American team.
Still going in ‼️🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/2GIY2jQEKK
— Kamari wilson (@Kamariwilson1) April 4, 2021
A versatile strong safety who can both play physical in the box and stay step-for-step with receivers in coverage, 247Sports’ Andrew Ivins compares his skillset to a former Gators safety, current New York Jet Marcus Maye.
If Florida could land Wilson, it would be a major addition to its 2022 class. Safety is currently a point of weakness on the roster as Shawn Davis, Brad Stewart and Donovan Stiner all decided to move on following the season. The team added a talented pair of safeties in the 2021 class in Corey Collier Jr. and Donovan McMillon, but securing the pledge of a five-star at the position in this upcoming class would be a huge get for Mullen.
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