Tag: Derry Norris

Florida football’s Grill in the Ville event visitor’s list

Here’s a look at many of the names expected to be in Gainesville on Saturday for Grill in the Ville.

Florida football’s annual summer recruiting event, Grill in the Ville, is set to kick off on Saturday with a plethora of prep prospects from the 2025 and 2025 classes set to arrive in Gainesville.

The function offers an opportunity to spend more time around the coaches and staff while also getting some personal time in a more casual setting in comparison to a typical unofficial visit.

Among the uncommitted names from the 2025 cycle expected to be in attendance are four-star linebacker [autotag]Ty Jackson[/autotag], three-star [autotag]Derry Norris[/autotag], three-star defensive lineman [autotag]Jarquez Carter[/autotag], defensive lineman [autotag]Joseph Mbatchou[/autotag], three-star wide receiver [autotag]Naeshaun Montgomer[/autotag]y. Defensive linemen [autotag]Zavion Hardy[/autotag] and [autotag]Rashod Bradley[/autotag] represent a pair of JUCO prospects who will also be present.

The Gators are also expected to host a handful of 2025 commitments, including four-star [autotag]Vernell Brown III[/autotag], four-star [autotag]Waltez Clark[/autotag], four-star [autotag]Jalen Wiggins[/autotag], four-star [autotag]Myles Johnson[/autotag], three-star [autotag]Chad Gasper[/autotag], three-star [autotag]Tae’shaun Gelsey[/autotag] and three-star [autotag]Jeramiah McCloud[/autotag].

Targets for the 2026 cycle who have submitted an RSVP are tight end [autotag]JC Anderson[/autotag], tight end [autotag]Camden Jensen[/autotag], tight end [autotag]Landen Miree[/autotag], offensive lineman Samuel Roseborough, offensive lineman [autotag]Parker Pritchett[/autotag], offensive lineman [autotag]Chancellor Barclay[/autotag], offensive lineman [autotag]Chancellor Campbell[/autotag], defensive lineman [autotag]Kendall Guervil[/autotag], defensive lineman [autotag]James Johnson[/autotag], safety [autotag]Demetres Samuel[/autotag], defensive back [autotag]J’Zavien Currence[/autotag], defensive back [autotag]Jorden Edmonds[/autotag] and athlete [autotag]Devonte Anderson[/autotag].

One of Florida’s two current commitments in the 2026 class, four-star defensive back [autotag]Jaelen Waters[/autotag], is also expected to be present.

Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.

Florida defensive lineman Derry Norris talks upcoming visits

Derry Norris breaks down his upcoming official visits.

Derry Norris has three official visits lined up, the Florida defensive lineman beginning to schedule out the next step in his recruitment.

A name to watch, Norris is a three-star and ranked as the No. 51 defensive lineman in the nation and the No. 69 player in Florida in 2025 class. He is from Spruce Creek (Port Orange, Florida).

At 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds, he already intriguing has Power Five size.

In late May, he will take an official visit to Georgia Tech followed by North Carolina State the next weekend and Purdue on June 20. Purdue is trending well, Norris said, because of “The relationship outside of football.”

“Everything is great,” Norris told USA TODAY High School Sports.

“The bond gets stronger and stronger every week. It feels like family.”

Another program making inroads with Norris is North Carolina State. Last year, the Wolfpack landed two Florida players in their 2024 recruiting class.

“What makes NC State stick out to me is the amount of experience coach Wiles (offensive line coach Charles Wiles) has the guys he’s had a chance to coach,” Norris said.

“They’re always checking on me and my family making sure things are great.”

Recently, Wiles was offered by Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano along with Colin Ferrell (defensive line coach) and Julian Campenni (defensive ends coach).

“It started with a great conversation with coach Ferrell and coach Camp,” Norris said.

“During the conversation, they talked to me about their backgrounds and the meaning of coach Schiano’s saying F.A.M.I.L.Y. and CHOP.

“It was a great feeling knowing that Rutgers offered me because the system they have where the staff has to go through the head coach to offer a kid instead of them just being handed out.”

After Rutgers football offer, Derry ‘Chuck’ Norris Jr. is planning to visit the Big Ten program

Derry Norris is planning a Rutgers visit this spring.

Three-star Florida defensive lineman Derry ‘Chuck’ Norris Jr. is one of the most recent offers sent out by Rutgers football. Following the offer late last week, Norris is already planning on a visit to the Scarlet Knights this spring.

Norris, from Spruce Creek (Port Orange, Florida) has pulled in some impressive offers. The class of 2025 standout has been extended by Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Iowa State, Louisville, Minnesota, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Syracuse and Virginia Tech among others.

At 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds, Norris has good size to play in the Big Ten. Per 247Sports, he is a three-star and ranked the No. 51 defensive lineman in the nation and the No. 69 player in Florida.

Norris broke down his recent offer from Rutgers football during an interview this past weekend. He spoke of the relationship that is starting to develop with Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano along with [autotag]Colin Ferrell[/autotag] (defensive line) and Julian Campenni (defensive ends).

“It started with a great conversation with coach Ferrell and coach Camp,” Norris told Rutgers Wire on Saturday.

“During the conversation, they talked to me about their backgrounds and the meaning of coach Schiano’s saying F.A.M.I.L.Y. and CHOP.

“It was a great feeling knowing that Rutgers offered me because the system they have where the staff has to go through the head coach to offer a kid instead of them just being handed out.”

In 10 games played this fall, he had 63 total tackles including 12.5 tackles for a loss. He also had seven sacks.

[lawrence-related id=35415,35398]

And, Norris also saw some time on the offensive side of the ball as a running back. He had 86 rushing yards and a touchdown on five carries.

Rutgers seems to have Norris intrigued, with a visit this spring looking likely to happen.

“Definitely,” Norris said when asked about a visit.

“I have to see what the atmosphere is like.”

In terms of his other spring visits, Norris is eyeing trips this spring and already has three official visits planned (Georgia Tech on May 31-June 2, North Carolina State on June 7-9 and Purdue on June 20-23).

[lawrence-related id=35373,35364]

“The education, most importantly and the relationship with the coaches,” Norris said of his priorities in his recruitment.

“Another thing I look for is how strong is a team outside of football.”

Rutgers football offers three-star edge Derry ‘Chuck’ Norris Jr.

Derry Norris is offered by Rutgers football.

On Friday, Rutgers football offered Florida defensive lineman Derry ‘Chuck’ Norris. The Big Ten program is now involved in a recruitment for Norris that is truly national.

Norris is a class of 2025 recruit from Spruce Creek (Port Orange, Florida). He is a three-star and ranked the No. 51 defensive lineman in the nation and the No. 69 player in Florida in this recruiting cycle.

The offer list includes Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Iowa State, Louisville, Minnesota, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Syracuse and Virginia Tech among others.

He is 6-foot-3 and 265 pound defensive lineman.

On Friday night, Norris posted on social media about the offer from Rutgers.

 

[lawrence-related id=35373,35364,35283]

Rutgers has three commits in the 2025, recently landing Jayden Elijah, a three-star offensive lineman from New Jersey.

Elijah had been offered by Boston College, Cincinnati, Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Virginia Tech among others.

He is a top-10 recruit in New Jersey according to On3.