Florida was just a blip on four-star edge defensive lineman Isaiah Nixon’s radar heading into his visit this weekend. After a strong visit he spoke to Swamp247, he told them that the Gators are now one of his top choices. Now he is also mulling a summer official visit to the Swamp.
“This school right here is one of my top priorities,” he said. “It’s one of my top choices. It’s just a great school with a great football program. I love the coaches and everything.”
The 247Sports composite rankings currently list Nixon as the 338th best overall prospect and the 30th at his position. He also hails from nearby St. Petersburg, Florida.
On his visit, he spent the most time around his main contact: outside linebackers coach and alumni liaison Mike Peterson. He said he was impressed with his resume and all the players he has sent to the NFL.
Nixon currently holds 21 scholarship offers to his name and has picked up some major ones from Alabama and Georgia recently. Even with his recruitment picking up steam, the Gators still factor highly because of the relationship he has built with the coaching staff. He said Florida is one of his top five schools following the visit.
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