After missing out on [autotag]Cormani McClain[/autotag], the nation’s top cornerback recruit and No. 2 overall regardless of position, the Florida Gators have their eyes on the second-highest ranked cornerback in the class of 2023, IMG Academy’s [autotag]Desmond Ricks[/autotag].
Swamp247 is reporting that Ricks will take an official visit to Florida on Dec. 9, the same day that UCF defensive tackle commit [autotag]John Walker[/autotag] will be on campus. Florida already has a strong incoming defensive back class, but the Gators don’t have a five-star caliber talent under commitment just yet.
Ricks was a member of the class of 2024 until his reclassification became official in October. Alabama and LSU are considered the favorites to land him right now, but Florida should be making a hard push after missing out on McClain to Miami.
UF cornerbacks coach [autotag]Corey Raymond[/autotag] has been a major part of Ricks’ recruitment, so Florida still has a decent shot.
“(Coach Raymond) just is telling me to keep on grinding and that he would love to have me here,” Ricks said. “He isn’t the type to tell you how good you are day in and day out. He’s going to develop you and get you better and make you the best you can be. I talk to him a couple times a week. I talk with Coach Napier about once a week. He’s real cool and down to earth. We just have regular conversations.”
Following his reclassification, Ricks retained his five-star status and is now ranked No. 15 overall in the class of 2023. He would immediately become Florida’s top-ranked recruit if he did commit to the Orange and Blue.
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