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5-star WR Dallas Wilson asks out of NLI with Oregon, plans to sign with Florida

The Dallas Wilson recruiting saga took another turn this week, and it looks like the five-star receiver will end up with Florida instead of Oregon.

Things didn’t come together on early signing day between five-star receiver [autotag]Dallas Wilson[/autotag] and the Florida Gators, but the Oregon commit is looking for a release from his financial aid agreement to sign with the Orange and Blue after all.

Wilson’s management group told On3 that the Tampa Bay Tech prospect asked to be released from his financial affidavit on Tuesday, giving Oregon until Thursday to decide. Once the Ducks comply with Wilson’s request, he’ll be free to sign wherever he pleases, and that’s with Florida.

Should all those dominoes fall into place, Wilson will be on campus in Gainesville early alongside DJ Lagway, Eugene Wilson III and Vernell Brown III to lead Florida’s passing game in 2025. Florida also returns several other receivers but has question marks behind Eugene Wilson with Elijhah Badger and Chimere Dike out of eligibility.

Dallas Wilson provides a classic deep-threat, big-bodied receiver that Florida has been looking for since Joshua Moore flipped his commitment to Miami earlier in the cycle. It also tames any worries from fans after Florida remained quiet through the first few weeks of the winter transfer period.

The recruiting saga is reminiscent of what happened with Jaden Rashada, who ultimately backed out of his national letter of intent with Florida well after the early signing period. Of course, it’s much nicer to be on the other end of that kind of decision.

Recruiting Summary

Wilson is a five-star recruit, according to both major composite rankings from 247Sports and On3. The 247Sports composite has him at No. 20 overall and No. 4 among receivers in the class of 2025, while the On3 industry ranking ranks him slightly higher at Nos. 19 and 2, respectively.

“Self-assertive wide receiver with the size, hands and speed to emerge as a true impact player for a College Football Playoff contender,” 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins wrote in an August report. “Launches out of his stance and attacks cushion with conviction before breaking off defensive backs with snappy cuts. Firm 10-inch hands and a 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame give him the advantage more times than not at the catch point and has put a few acrobatic grabs on the highlight reel over the years. …

“Overall, should be viewed as one of the top pass catchers in the 2025 cycle given his big-play capabilities and rare physical features. Must buy into the process at the college of his choice and continue to keep evolving as a player, but has NFL potential.”

Adding Wilson moves Florida into the top 10 of 247Sports’ team recruiting rankings, passing Tennessee by a few points. Both teams could add more players on the February signing date, but Florida has a good chance of finishing in the top 10 with Wilson in the fold.

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Gators move into top 10 with flip of 4-star S Hylton Stubbs from Miami

The flips don’t stop for the Florida Gators, who are now poised to sign a top-10 recruiting class with the addition of four-star safety Hylton Stubbs.

The latest flip for the Florida Gators is a big one.

Former Miami commit and four-star safety [autotag]Hylton Stubbs[/autotag] flipped to the Orange on Blue on Monday, two days ahead of the early signing period. Stubbs was in Gainesville on Sunday and quietly let coaches know he’d be making this decision., according to Swamp247.

Florida has been recruiting Stubbs since the start of the cycle but lost out to both USC and Miami earlier this year. The Hurricanes flipped him in July, but the Gators never stopped recruiting him.

“After an amazing visit to the University of Florida yesterday, I have decided to decommit from Miami and commit to the Gators. The main reason for this decision is my belief in the football program and the incredible opportunity to compete for a national championship,” Stubbs said to On3’s Chad Simmons.

Florida’s resurgence on the defensive end of the course of the season played a big role in the decision. So did Billy Napier’s “vision, leadership and genuine approach.”

Following the addition of Stubbs, Florida is now ranked No. 10 in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings and No. 11 in the On3 industry team rankings.

Recruiting Summary

Stubbs is a consensus four-star recruit who has earned a fifth star from Rivals, which ranks him 23rd overall in the class of 2025. The 247Sports composite, which considers all four major recruiting services, has him at No. 57 nationally and No. 5 among safeties in the class, while the On3 industry ranking puts him at Nos. 58 and 4, respectively.

“Well-rounded safety prospect that can defend the pass and the run. Added some good mass between junior and senior seasons and doesn’t appear to be done maturing,” 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins wrote in a June report. “Has experience working in a variety of different alignments and can likely do the same at the next level as he’s a spirited competitor in the box and alert in coverage.

“Strikes people as a tackler, oftentimes exploding through the hips. Tracks the football well on the backend and has the ball skills to come down with takeaways. Isn’t the type of defender that’s going to win a ton of foot races, but has the short-area quickness to correct some mistakes.

“Projects as a potential multi-year impact defender at the Power Four level that can add value in a variety of different ways as he can match tight ends, cut down run lanes, and get home on the blitz. Likely to find most success in an aggressive scheme that wants to move him around and put him in position to make plays. NFL upside with his physicality.”

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Florida flips 4-star DL from Texas after back-and-forth recruitment

Four-star defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou backed off his commitment to Florida in October, but he’s back in the fold after a brief pledge to Texas.

Grayson (Loganville, Georgia) defensive lineman [autotag]Joseph Mbatchou[/autotag] has flipped back to the Florida Gators.

Mbatchou initially committed to the Gators in July, but he backed off that pledge in October. A month later, he picked the Texas Longhorns as his new team, but now Mbatchou is returning to his original pick of Florida.

The four-star defensive lineman was in Gainesville two weeks ago for Florida’s upset win over LSU. Since then, the Gators have upset Ole Miss and taken care of business against a sloppy Florida State team. All three of those games featured dominant performances from Florida’s defensive front, including an eight-sack evening on Saturday.

“It went really good. The defense, they were killing LSU,” Mbatchou said to Gators Online after his official visit. “I got to talk to the coaches and got to see what I saw the first time when I committed. I kind of saw the same thing, so it was a really good visit. It looked even during the first, second and third, and then once the fourth quarter rolled around, LSU couldn’t handle them anymore. They couldn’t stop them.”

Mbatchou also told Gators Online that questions surrounding Billy Napier’s future as the head coach in Gainesville led to his commitment. Florida’s strong finish and athletic director Scott Stricklin’s public backing of Napier has changed things.

Recruiting Summary

A consensus four-star recruit, 247Sports is the highest on Mbatchou, ranking him No. 229 overall in the class of 2025. The 247Sports composite has him a bit lower at No. 291 nationally and No. 31 among defensive linemen, while the On3 industry ranking puts him at Nos. 258 and 22, respectively.

Mbatchou is new to football. He’s a Cameroon native who also plays basketball and started putting the pads on this season. At 6-foot-4.5-inches and 280 pounds, there’s a ton of optimism and upside following a 25-tackle, three-sack senior year. He ended the season with 11 quarterback hurries and 13 tackles for loss over 12 games.

Bringing Mbatchou back into the fold moves Florida up to No. 13 in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings and 14th in the On3 industry ranking team rankings.

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Gators continue recruiting run, flip Auburn 4-star OT

Florida pulled off one more flip to close out a big November for its recruiting staff, getting four-star offensive tackle Tavaris Dice from Auburn.

The latest four-star recruit to flip to the Florida Gators is Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Georgia) offensive tackle [autotag]Tavaris Dice[/autotag].

Dice committed to the Auburn Tigers in March, but the Gators never stopped recruiting him. As recent as one week ago, Dice held firm in his commitment to Auburn, telling Tigers fans not to worry about Florida because of his strong relationship with the Tigers’ coaching staff.

He visited The Swamp two weeks ago for the upset win against LSU and then returned to Auburn for the Texas A&M game. Dice followed that trip with another stop at Florida to spend more time with the coaching staff and informed the Gators of his decision to flip earlier this week, according to Swamp247’s Blake Alderman.

The decision comes as a bit of a shock because Auburn grew increasingly confident it would retain Dice after the visit last week.

“Florida told me a little while back when I committed that they would fight until the end and do whatever it takes,” Dice said to Gators Online in May.

Recruiting Summary

Dice is a consensus four-star recruit, ranked the highest by 247Sports at No. 159 overall in the class of 2025. The 247Sports composite, which considers all four major recruiting services, has him at No. 191 nationally and No. 20 among offensive tackles, while the On3 industry ranking puts him at Nos. 192 and 18, respectively.

“‘First off the bus’ type with broad-shouldered, long-armed build who wears existing mass exceptionally well,” said 247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks in a March report. “Gets off the line of scrimmage with quickness and shows encouraging bend relative to dimensions. Capable of leveraging under D-linemen and moving them off the ball. Natural drive blocker with promising run-game hand placement. Can play a bit tight through the hips and core, but appears to show better knee and ankle flexibility than many of his peers, especially in a combine setting.

“Displays some finishing nastiness at times. Still developing strength and punch power consistency, but capacity for both should be quite high given physical upside. Has shown agility to beat much lighter speed-oriented edge rushers on an island.

“Multi-sport foundation includes basketball, which fuels functional athleticism and movement ability. Natural tackle who likely provides roster value as someone who probably could move inside if needed. Projects to the high-major level as a potential multi-year starter with physical tools and on-field context that suggest NFL draft upside.”

Florida remains at No. 15 in the 247Sports team rankings but is now within spitting distance of passing USC — the Trojans lead the Gators by 1.18 points. A five-star commitment would vault UF into the top 10. Florida is also ranked No. 15 in the 2025 recruiting rankings from On3.

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Florida flips top-100 EDGE Jayden Woods on Black Friday

Billy Napier’s recruiting staff can’t stop flipping players from other Power Four programs. The latest commitment comes from former Penn State four-star EDGE Jayden Woods.

The Florida Gators have flipped another four-star recruit, Mill Valley (Shawnee, Kansas) edge defender [autotag]Jayden Woods[/autotag], just five days out from the early signing period.

Woods’ change of heart comes after an official visit to the Swamp over the weekend to see the Gators defeat the Ole Miss Rebels for a second upset win in as many weeks. His pledge to the Nittany Lions came back in June, over Purdue and Tennessee, but Florida has been on him since the spring.

A big jump up the recruiting rankings had the Gators all over him in recent months, but Woods is still somewhat of a surprise flip. Florida views Woods as a JACK linebacker.

Recruiting Summary

Woods is a consensus four-star recruit, ranked the highest by 247Sports at No. 75 overall in the class of 2025. The 247Sports composite, which considers all four major recruiting services, puts him at No. 130 nationally and No. 10 among edge defenders, while the On3 industry ranking is a bit more bullish on him at Nos. 116 and 14, respectively.

“Good-sized standing edge player with the physical tools to put a hand on the ground, whether as a scheme-versatile puzzle piece or as a long-term projection to a more traditional D-line role,” 247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks said.

“Plays with obvious strength at the point of attack. Puts hands to use and shows stack-and-shed ability vs. the run. Displays encouraging linear pursuit speed to close on the ball. Physical tackler who shows some quick uncoiling pop that also punishes lead blockers in the run game.

“… Bit of a one-speed rusher who’s still developing his move set. Flashes an effective inside move. Segmented mover at times with some lower-half tightness when redirecting. Can improve dip-and-bend flexibility around the edge and present more of a speed threat on obvious passing downs. Projects as a high-major defender who may wind up more of an interior defensive lineman than a true edge.”

Florida jumped two spots to No. 15 in the 247Sports team rankings and is up to No. 15 in the On3 industry team rankings as well, up from No. 18.

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Fourth recruiting coup for Florida is former 4-star FSU RB commit

Four scores in two days! Hot dang these Gators are red hot on the recruiting trail as the program surges on the field.

Florida football scored its fourth recruiting coup in two days on Tuesday morning when four-star running back [autotag]Byron Louis[/autotag] reportedly flipped from his commitment with the Florida State Seminoles to the Gators.

The 5-foot-11-inch, 200-pound ball carrier out of Fort Lauderdale (Florida) American Heritage in the 2025 cycle had been committed to FSU since September, but a pair of recent visits in back-to-back weeks apparently flipped the table for the blue-chip recruit.

He received an offer from Orange and Blue last January, and he finally made his official visit last weekend. It took a while, but everything ultimately fell into place for Louis.

“What they do schematically is very similar to my high school. So it honestly just shows that whatever I’m doing in high school if I want to go to a college that’s going to do the same thing my high school is doing it’s just the best decision to make,” he told 247Sports.

“Go somewhere where I know I’m comfortable. Not go somewhere where I’m uncomfortable and I’m in an uncomfortable offense. I’m very familiar with Coach Napier and his coaching style. You know, honestly, it works.”

247Sports Recruiting Report

“A potential workhorse between the tackles with a downhill run style that will break through the first sign of contact. Quick to pick a lane and will attack holes with vigor,” it begins.

“Has a few long house calls on the highlight reel and can certainly find a top gear, but isn’t the most elusive runner when he reaches the second level and has more success powering through defenders than he does trying to get around them,” it continues.

“Got more and more involved in the passing attack as a senior and should be able to offer some three-down value on Saturdays as he has the build to chip large edge rushers. Effective in short-yardage situations and finds ways to get into the end zone when down in the red zone, scoring 18 touchdowns as a junior while facing stout South Florida-based competition.

“Projects as a potential multi-year contributor at the Power Four level that will give an offense a physical and reliable option in the backfield.”

Recruiting Summary

Louis is ranked No. 231 overall and No. 17 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite while the On3 industry ranking has him at Nos. 237 and 16, respectively.

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Florida flips third recruit of the day, WR Muizz Tounkara

Make it a trifecta for the Gators! Florida flipped a third recruit on Monday, securing a commitment from wide receiver Muizz Tounkara.

Florida completed a trifecta of recruiting flips with a commitment from Clear Springs (League City, Texas) wide receiver [autotag]Muizz Tounkara[/autotag] on Monday.

Tounkara was in Gainesville on Saturday to see the Gators defeat the Ole Miss Rebels while on an official visit. He’s a perfect fit for Florida’s 2025 recruiting class at 6-foot-3.5-inches tall. The Gators have been looking for a big-bodied receiver since Joshua Moore flipped to Miami.

“I feel that Florida is the right fit for me,” Tounkara said to On3. “Number one the head coach. Coach Napier is a head coach with a background of coaching wide receivers. He definitely has an emphasis on airing the ball out which gives guys like myself optimal opportunity to showcase our skills.”

Tounkara also praised wide receiver coach Billy Gonzalez, who has a track record of developing NFL-ready pass catchers. He’s also a native Texan, which makes him very familiar with Florida’s freshman quarterback DJ Lagway.

“I already knew (Lagway) was the truth, but after this game, he really showed he’s the real deal,” Mounkara said to 247Sports. “He’s just a true freshman, so playing with him for a few more years would be a blessing. It’s really big time.”

Recruiting Summary

Tounkara is a consensus three-star recruit, ranked the highest by 247Sports at No. 92 among wide receivers in the class of 2025.

The 247Sports composite has him at No. 839 nationally and No. 125 at his position, while the On3 industry ranking is slightly more bullish on him at Nos. 770 and 127, respectively.

“Tall, long, lean, and athletic with a longer stride and corresponding build-up speed that influences field-stretching ability and return game juice,” 247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks said in a July report. “Experience in all three phases with snaps at corner facing Texas 6A competition in Houston metro.

“Capable of winning contested throws in traffic thanks to frame, high-pointing acumen, and body control in the air. Capable of go-get-it grabs against overmatched high school defenders. Looks tough on tape with willingness to work the middle of the field and affect the screen/perimeter run games as a blocker.

“Still honing route-running snap/technique, but possesses the twitch to foster consistent late-separating ability and top-of-the-route pop. Arrow points up as senior year looms. Projects to P4 level with physical tools and functional athleticism to become an impact player who possesses ample long-term upside.”

Following a trio of commitments, Florida is now No. 18 overall in the 2025 team rankings from 247Sports and the site’s composite rankings. The Gators were ranked No. 51 just two weeks ago. Similarly, the Gators are now up to No. 20 nationally in the On3 industry team recruiting rankings.

Prediction timeline for Tounkara

Tounkara’s flip to Florida was an expected move as several experts submitted predictions for him in favor of the Gators following Saturday’s win over Ole Miss. On3 vice president of recruiting and transfer portal Stevel Wiltfong was the first, just after the game finished on Saturday, followed by Gators Online insider Keith Niebuhr minutes later.

On3 director of recruiting Chad Simmons submitted his prediction later that night and Gators Online recruiting analyst turned his in with the highest confidence the following afternoon.

247Sports also saw a quartet of crystal ball predictions flood in on Saturday and Sunday. Wisconsin insider Evan Flood was first and beat out Wiltfong by a minute. Swamp247 insider Blake Alderman turned his on Sunday around 1 p.m. ET, followed by 247Sports national analyst Mike Roach fewer than 10 minutes later. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Tom Loy was the last to get his pick in, just before 5 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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Florida flips class of 2025 OT Jahari Medlock from Cincinnati

Florida flipped offensive lineman Jahari Medlock from Cincinnati on Monday, continuing a big November for Billy Napier’s recruiting staff.

Florida’s recruiting team continued a strong November on Monday by flipping the commitment of Charles Drew (Riverdale, Georgia) offensive tackle [autotag]Jahari Medlock[/autotag] on Monday.

A Cincinnati commit since June, Medlock decided that he’d rather stay in the South after visiting The Swamp for Florida’s Week 13 upset win over Ole Miss.

Medlock took an official visit to Florida in October to see the Gators defeat the Kentucky Wildcats. He always planned on a return visit, and he just so happened to be in town for Florida’s biggest win of the season. The Gators offered him back in September.

“I think the aggression (they play with),” Medlock said to Swamp247 when asked what made him flip. “The aggression for sure. I’m a big player on aggression. If I’m not playing with aggression, I’m not winning my match. How the coaches take care of everything. How they keep control over everything, and how they have the players do what they do. They execute what they do. That’s the eye-opener for me.”

Florida offensive line coach John Decoster has been a key recruiter for Medlock. Decoster has kept the pressure on the Atlanta-area recruit, letting him know that UF was the right place to get developed and unlock his full potential.

Medlock was just at Georgia Tech for a mid-week official visit, but Florida won out because of Decoster and the environment produced on Saturday.

Recruiting Summary

Medlock is a consensus three-star recruit, ranked the highest by On3 at No. 34 among offensive tackles.

The 247Sports composite ranks him No. 743 overall and No. 56 among offensive tackles in the class of 2025, while the On3 recruiting prediction machine has him even higher at Nos. 578 and 36, respectively. Both composite rankings factor in the four major recruiting services but with different weighting.

Swamp247 Blake Alderman submitted a crystal ball prediction for Medlock, in favor of Florida, right after the conclusion of Saturday’s game against Ole Miss. 247Sports recruiting analyst Anna Adams followed up with another crystal ball Monday morning.

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Florida football flips IOL previously committed to FSU

Florida’s barrage of commitment flips continued on Tuesday with the commitment of former Florida State offensive line commit Daniel Pierre Louis.

Florida’s recruiting staff continued to dominate the month of November by flipping Seminole Ridge (Loxahatchee, Florida) interior offensive lineman [autotag]Daniel Pierre Louis[/autotag] from the Florida State Seminoles on Tuesday.

Pierre Louis’ commitment to Florida comes immediately after his official visit with the Gators, during which he watched the Orange and Blue take down the LSU Tigers in an upset win on Saturday.

The Seminoles landed him on Oct. 15 — over both Florida and North Carolina State — but major changes in Tallahassee affected his recruitment.

Coaches make the difference

Florida State recently fired offensive coordinator/line coach Alex Atkins, who played a vital role in securing a pledge from Pierre Louis. With the FSU coaching staff in flux, Florida co-offensive line coach [autotag]Jonathan Decoster[/autotag] was able to step up over the weekend, according to Gators Online.

“He’s Haitian and I’m Haitian, so we connect really well,” Pierre Louis said. “We have a bond where he gives me great feedback and tells me where to improve and also shows me little tips and tricks to keep elevating my game. He shows me development of other players like me that they brought into their program. Overall, the vibes are really good. He’s been showing me what their plans for development are, like, how they go into each week and their grade-out sheets. It’s been really nice.”

Pierre Louis is also getting close with Rob Sale, the Gators’ other offensive line coach. He also has a relationship with four-star quarterback Tramell Jones, who recently flipped from Florida State to Florida.

All eyes now shift to five-star Florida State commit Solomon Thomas, who also voiced his displeasure with the firing of Atkins.

Recruiting Summary

Pierre Louis is a consensus three-star recruit, ranked the highest by On3 at No. 52 among interior offensive linemen in the class of 2025. The 247Sports composite ranks Pierre Louis No. 803 nationally and No. 55 at his position, while the On3 industry ranking has him at Nos. 949 and 77, respectively.

A flurry of flip predictions came in on Monday as Pierre Louis notified Florida State of his decision. Swamp247 insider Blake Alderman and Zach Blostein submitted crystal ball predictions within minutes of each other around 10 a.m. ET on Monday, followed by On3 vice president of recruiting and transfer portal Steve Wiltfong (10:22 a.m. ET) and Gators Online insider Keith Niebuhr (10:38 a.m. ET).

Gators Online recruiting analyst Corey Bender (1:26 p.m.) and On3 Warchant senior recruiting analyst Michael Langston (1:53 p.m.) also submitted predictions in the afternoon.

Florida is ranked No. 24 in the On3 industry team recruiting rankings and No. 28 in the 247Sports team rankings — up from Nos. 27 and 31, respectively.

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Four-star QB Tramell Jones flips to Florida during official visit

Just days after decommitting from the Florida State Seminoles, four-star quarterback Tramell Jones has flipped to the University of Florida, bolstering the Gators’ 2025 recruiting class.

Three days after de-committing from Florida State, Mandarin (Jacksonville) quarterback [autotag]Tramell Jones[/autotag] has flipped to the Florida Gators.

Jones was in Gainesville over the weekend to see the Gators upset the LSU Tigers in the Swamp, and he got to spend time with true freshman quarterback [autotag]DJ Lagway[/autotag].

“I’d say the highlight of the weekend was of course was being in the Swamp, but also being able to spend that time with DJ (Lagway) and all the other players,” Jones said to On3’s Keith Niebuhr. “I wanted to see what the atmosphere and culture was with them, getting to see how they felt about the season, getting to see how they are outside of football.”

Jones initially said he’d take a couple of days to consider his options, but he flipped to the Orange and Blue before the weekend came to a close. He’s also considering another visit to Florida for the Ole Miss game next weekend.

Fellow Florida commit [autotag]Vernell Brown III[/autotag] played 7-on-7 with Jones over the summer, and he plays high school ball with five-star Texas receiver commit Jaime Ffrench. Jones is also close with Florida State offensive line commit Solomon Thomas, who expressed some displeasure after his position coach was let go in a recent wave of changes on the Seminoles’ coaching staff. Both Ffrench and Thomas were on campus Saturday.

Recruiting Summary

Jones is a four-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals’ measure and earns a three-star rating from 247Sports and On3; however, the 247Sports composite and On3 industry ranking both grant him four-star status.

The 247Sports composite ranks him No. 238 overall and No. 21 among quarterbacks in the class of 2025, while the On3 industry ranking has him at Nos. 247 and 21, respectively.

“Experienced signal caller with cleaner mechanics that has improved in every key statistical category since earning the starting nod as a freshman on varsity,” wrote 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins in a February report. “More of a one-read passer at this stage that will feed his playmakers and throw them open. Gets the ball out quick with a compact, repeatable motion and tends to utilize more touch than he does velocity.”

Florida jumped up 12 places on the 247Sports composite team rankings to No. 33 following Jones’ commitment.

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