Tag: Darren Lawrence

This 2023 in-state WR just committed to Florida

Commitment No. 4 for the Gators recruiting class of 2023 is a speedy receiver out of Central Florida.

Darren “Goldie” Lawrence, a three-star receiver in the class of 2023, announced his commitment to the University of Florida on Saturday.

Lawrence called coach Dan Mullen on Tuesday and committed, according to the Orlando Sentinel. He tweeted out the news on Saturday hours ahead of Florida’s game with Tennessee after initially waiting for an announcement video to go with it.

After the Gators offered Lawrence in June, Ole Miss, Michigan State and Miami began to take interest in him. Florida stayed at the top of his list and he only needed to convince his mother before making the call to Mullen. A coach’s blessing later and mom got on board.

 

Lawrence joins Raymond Cottrell, Mac Markway, and Aaron Gates in the Gators’ recruiting class of 2023. Florida already sat at sixth on 247Sports’ team rankings for 2023, and Florida State is only about seven points ahead of UF. Lawrence could put the Gators over the top.

Both Rivals and 247Sports rate Lawrence as a three-star receiver. 247Sports has him the No. 63 receiver in the country and the No. 79 prospect out of Florida.

The Seminole High receiver has played limited minutes in his junior year due to his team’s consistent dominance, but he’s managed 15 receptions for 258 yards and three touchdowns. Lawrence has three rushing touchdowns on just eight carries this year as well.

It’s typical for Mullen to target an in-state receiver who runs a 4.47 40-yard dash early, but getting the commitment this soon is truly impressive. Lawrence’s recent visit to the Swamp for the Alabama game may have put Florida over the edge.

“You couldn’t even hear anything in the stadium because it was so loud,” Lawrence said according to the Sentinel. “The place was on fire and it made me want to come there even more.”

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Michigan State football offers 2023 3-star wide receiver Darren Lawrence

Michigan State football offers 2023 3-star wide receiver Darren Lawrence

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Fitting with the theme this week in Michigan State football’s recruitment efforts, the Spartans once again offered a player from the south, this time in Florida’s Darren Lawrence.

Lawrence is a 3-star 2023 wide receiver out of Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida. 247Sports has him as their No. 61 ranked wide receiver and No. 78 ranked player in the 2023 class. He has offers out from Buffalo, Florida, Florida Atlantic, Kentucky, Louisville, Ole Miss, Pitt, and USF.

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