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This 5-star LB commit will be at Grill in the Ville on Saturday

This big-time blue-chipper will be among the many in town this weekend for Grill in the Ville.

Florida football’s first edition of its midsummer Grill in the Ville event, which welcomes prep prospects from a range of recruiting classes into the Swamp to build a closer relationship with Billy Napier and the Gators’ staff, is set to take place on Saturday, July 29 in Gainesville.

One member of the 2024 recruiting class who will be in attendance that day is 247Sports five-star linebacker [autotag]Jamonta Waller[/autotag] out of Picayune Memorial (Mississippi). The 6-foot-2-inch, 225-pound defender committed to the Orange and Blue back on June 19, choosing the Gators over the Auburn Tigers and Penn State Nittany Lions.

“The people,” Waller On3’s Hayes Fawcett. “It just felt like home both times I went to Gainesville. They made me feel like a priority. I realized I wanted to be a Florida Gator at 4 a.m. last night, that’s when I knew it was home. So I woke up this morning and called coach Billy.”

Waller is rated at four stars and ranked No. 69 overall and No. 6 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite while the On3 industry ranking also rates him at four stars and has him at Nos. 64 and 7, respectively.

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Flurry of 4-star commits sends Florida surging up to No. 3 nationally

After getting commitments from five four-star 2024 recruits in the last week, Florida’s class is now ranked third in the nation.

No college football program has been more busy recruiting over the last six or seven days than the Florida Gators. Since this past weekend, Billy Napier and his staff have gotten five blue-chip recruits from the class of 2024 to commit, plus another couple of three-star prospects. They have been particularly active in acquiring highly-ranked high school recruits from the ultra-competitive state of Georgia.

Here’s a look at each player that has announced their commitments to Florida and where they rank in their class going by On3’s national rankings.

Picayune Memorial (Miss.) 4-star LB Jamonta Waller

National ranking: No. 61

Good Counsel (Md.) 4-star LB Aaron Chiles

National ranking: No. 108

Dublin (Ga.) 4-star DL Nasir Johnson

National ranking: No. 272

Clinton (NC) 4-star DL Amaris Williams

National ranking: No. 180

Portal (Ga.) 4-star TE Amir Jackson

National ranking: No. 129

South Gwinnett (Ga.) 3-star OT Marcus Mascoll

National ranking: No. 643

Creekside (Ga.) 3-star DL Michai Boireau

National ranking: No. 917

Florida’s class of 2024 now has 16 hard commits and ranks No. 3 in the nation after being placed No. 19 just a week ago.

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The Gators are en fuego on the recruiting front as we hit the 2/3 mark of June.

Florida football’s recruiting efforts have been en fuego the past several days and Billy Napier and Co. continue to rope in some of the top prep prospects in the 2024 class into the Swamp. Following yet another successful official visit weekend, the Gators received yet another commitment from one of the best in the nation.

Jamonta Waller, a 247Sports five-star linebacker out of Picayune (Mississippi) Memorial, announced his intention to join the Orange and Blue on Monday, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The 6-foot-2-inch, 225-pound defender’s decision was based on his experience with the staff after two visits to Hogtown.

“The people,” Waller told Fawcett. “It just felt like home both times I went to Gainesville. They made me feel like a priority.”

“I realized I wanted to be a Florida Gator at 4 a.m. last night, that’s when I knew it was home. So I woke up this morning and called coach Billy.”

The Gators won out over the Auburn Tigers and Penn State Nittany Lions for the Magnolia State standout.

Waller is rated at four stars and ranked No. 71 overall and No. 7 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite while the On3 industry ranking also rates him at four stars and ranks him at Nos. 61 and 7, respectively.

Interestingly, 247Sports had a crystal ball prediction for the Ole Miss Rebels while On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine had favored Florida with a 74.5% chance of landing him before his commitment.

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Florida football in 3-way fight for 5-star Magnolia State EDGE

The Gators have been rising meteorically for the rising high school senior’s signature. 

Billy Napier and the Florida Gators are still in the mix for one of the top edge defenders in the 2024 recruiting cycle despite a hyped-up recent official visit with a Southeastern Conference rival.

Five-star prospect (per 24Sports) [autotag]Jamonta Waller[/autotag] out of Picayune (Mississippi) Memorial paid a visit to the Auburn Tigers last weekend and came away impressed with Hugh Freeze’s program in the early goings. However, the Plainsmen are among the top three schools on the 6-foot-2-inch, 225-pound defender’s preferred programs list according to 247Sports — which also includes the Penn State Nittany Lions.

That said, the Gators have been rising meteorically for the rising high school senior’s signature.

“They hit me up every day, Coach Armstrong, Coach Mike Peterson, they came to my school like three times and made it know I’m the No. 1 priority for the Florida Gators” Waller said. He’ll take his official the weekend of June 16.

“That’s going to be a huge visit too, I’m ready to get back over there.”

Waller is rated at four stars and ranked No. 102 overall and No.  at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite while the On3 industry ranking also rates him at four stars and ranks him at Nos. 81 and 7, respectively.

The Magnolia State product has one crystal ball projection from 247Sports for the Ole Miss Rebels and On3’s Recruiting Prediciton Machine agrees, giving them a 77% chance of landing him. Auburn, the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida follow behind, respectively, at 4.3%, 3.7% and 3.1%.

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Four-star EDGE Jamonta Waller has ‘great visit’ to Auburn

The Tigers impressed Waller during his official visit.

[autotag]Jamonta Waller[/autotag] is one of the top football players in the country and Auburn’s top target at EDGE.

Auburn hosted Waller for an official visit over the weekend and the four-star prospect enjoyed his time on the Plains.

“Good man, it was a great visit,” Waller told Auburn Undercover’s Christian Clemente. “The whole weekend has just been great. We went bowling, we ate at a lot of good places and just being around the coaches, that was great, too.”

The Picayune, Mississippi native included Auburn in his top 10 schools on May 13 and told Clemente that he could be making another trip to the Plains.

He is the No. 102 overall player and No. 9 edge rusher in the 247Sports Composite ranking. He is also the No. 2 player from Mississippi.

With Auburn recruiting him as a jack linebacker, Waller is being recruited by defensive coordinator [autotag]Ron Roberts[/autotag] and spent some time with him on the visit.

“Coach Roberts, he’s a cool dude,” Waller said. “He’s real, he’s going to tell you everything that you need to know, I got all my questions answered. He’s a cool dude.”

The 6-foot-2, 225-pounder is coming off a dominant junior season for Picayune Memorial High School. He made 106 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks in 15 games.

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Alabama lands in top 10 for 2024 EDGE Jamonta Waller

2024 edge rusher Jamonta Waller recently released his top schools list. Alabama was listed as a finalist in his recruitment.

Edge rusher Jamonta Waller of the 2024 class released his top-schools list on Saturday. Alabama was included on his list as a finalist.

Waller plays for Picayune Memorial High School in Picayune, Mississippi. As a junior, he tallied 106 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, and one interception.

Waller possesses great burst and bend off of the edge. He is being recruited by Alabama outside linebackers coach Coleman Hutzler. When asked by On3’s Hayes Fawcett on why he included Alabama as a finalist, he said the following:

“Coach Hutzler said I have the ability to be the next great LB to come to Bama and he wants to make that happen.”

Interestingly enough, Waller has taken two unofficial visits to Alabama and is not scheduled to take an official visit to Tuscaloosa during the summer. However, Waller has planned official visits to Auburn, Penn State, Florida, and Georgia.

The Crimson Tide will have to out-recruit these programs as well as the likes of Ole Miss and Mississippi State will continue their pursuits for the Mississippi native.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Jamonta Waller’s recruiting profile.

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Four star OL Casey Poe to officially visit Auburn in June

Poe, a top-25 lineman from the state of Texas, lists Auburn among his schools to officially visit.

The number of offensive linemen that have made their way onto Auburn’s roster over the last year has been rather surprising but in the best way.

What better way to keep the momentum going than by bringing one of the class of 2024’s top linemen to campus for an official visit?

That is what Auburn will do this June as [autotag]Casey Poe[/autotag], a four-star lineman from Lindale, Texas, has announced that he will be visiting Auburn officially on June 16 according to Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports. According to his itinerary, Auburn will be Poe’s third official visit of the summer. He also plans to visit Clemson, Alabama, and Oklahoma.

Poe has only visited Auburn once, but offensive line coach [autotag]Jake Thornton[/autotag] is actively working to sign Poe by pitching the opportunity for early playing time.

“Just kind of how I can help flip the program and get it back to where it’s supposed to be. I’d come in and play early and fight for that spot. Depending on how I do, maybe I’d play as a freshman and get some time there,” Poe said in a recent interview with Auburn Undercover ($). “It’s a number of things he’s selling, but mostly overall it’s the family atmosphere, the family vibe and they’re ready to win a championship again.”

Auburn currently has five players committed for the 2024 cycle, led by four-star quarterback [autotag]Walker White[/autotag]. Several other priority 2024 recruits have locked in official visits such as wide receiver [autotag]Nick Marsh[/autotag] and EDGE [autotag]Jamonta Waller[/autotag].

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4-star DE Jamonta Waller names top schools

Four-star pass rusher Jamonta Waller, who has an official visit with Georgia this June, has named his top 10 schools including the Bulldogs

Four-star pass rusher Jamonta Waller has named his top schools. Waller considers Georgia, Florida, Auburn, Penn State, Alabama, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, and South Carolina to be his top 10 schools.

Waller has set four official visits this June. The four-star defender plans to visit Auburn, Penn State, Florida, and Georgia this summer.

Jamonta Waller plays high school football for Picayune Memorial High School in Picayune, Mississippi. The four-star pass rusher is ranked as the No. 102 recruit in the country. Waller is the second-best player in Mississippi and the ninth-ranked pass rusher, per 247Sports.

The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker has won back-to-back state championships. The Picayune standout has committed to playing in the 2024 Under Armour All-America game. Jamonta Waller finished his junior season with 106 total tackles and 11.5 sacks.

Picayune defensive end Jamonta Waller scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the MHSAA Class 5A football championships against West Point. Syndication: Hattiesburg American

The four-star pass rusher does a good job of keeping the opposing quarterback in the pocket. Jamonta Waller is an explosive athlete and frequently beats opposing offensive tackles with speed and quickness.

Jamonta Waller took spring visits to LSU, Tennessee, Georgia, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and more.

The Georgia Bulldogs have the third-best recruiting class in the country. The Dawgs have a realistic chance to end the cycle on top.

Hayes Fawcett of ON3 named Waller’s top 10 schools via social media:

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Elite 2024 5-Star linebacker Jamonta Waller places Texas A&M among his Top 10 program list

Texas A&M has officially made 2024 5-star linebacker Jamonta Waller’s Top 10 program list!

Texas A&M and head coach Jimbo Fisher are setting up to make some noise on the recruiting trail this summer, as numerous visits are set for June, Saturday’s news regarding 2024 five-star linebacker Jamonta Waller, who is also listed as an EDGE according to multiple outlets, released his final Top 10 program list ahead of him impending announcement later this year.

Of the ten schools listed, nine are from the SEC, including Alabama, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Auburn, Penn State, and Texas A&M.

Set to enter his final senior season, and Picayune High School in Picayune, Mississippi, Waller is ranked as the No. 1 player in the state and the 22nd-ranked player in the 2024 cycle, according to 247Sports. During his 2022 junior campaign, Waller recorded 106 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and five pass deflections, consistently showing off his brutal combination of speed, strength, and athleticism as a pass rusher off the edge.

Even more exciting, Waller is slated to take an official visit to Texas A&M on July 28, his second campus visit since March 27. As of now, his trip to College Station will be the last of his summer tour, as head coach Jimbo Fisher and his staff will have the opportunity to make the potential final impression on one of the most talented prospects the 2024 class has to offer.

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4-star EDGE Jamonta Waller puts Auburn in top 10

He has already set up an official visit to Auburn.

The Auburn Tigers have made the cut for one of the top edge rushers in the country.

[autotag]Jamonta Waller[/autotag] announced his top 10 schools Saturday on Twitter and the four-star prospect included Auburn. They will be battling Tennessee, Penn State, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and South Carolina for him.

Waller visited Auburn on March 24 and is set to return to the Plains on June 2 for an official visit. He also has official visits scheduled to Penn State (June 9), Florida (June 16) and Georgia (June 23).

The Picayune, Mississippi native has already visited Ole Miss four times and it will be tough for Auburn or anyone else to pull him away from the in-state program.

He is the No. 102 overall player and No. 9 edge rusher in the 247Sports Composite ranking. He is also the No. 2 player from Mississippi.

The 6-foot-2, 225-pounder is coming off a dominant junior season for Picayune Memorial High School. He made 106 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks and 31 quarterback hurries in 15 games.

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