Tag: Jaylon Glover

Florida, coach Dan Mullen and running backs coach Greg Knox have been insistent since the start of the 2022 recruiting cycle that they have wanted to sign two backs. The Gators will have to look elsewhere for their second running back after their target three-star Jaylon Glover committed to Utah.

Last weekend, Florida landed its first running back of the cycle in four-star Terrance Gibbs. He announced his commitment to Mullen and Co. in the hours leading up to Friday Night Lights. The coaching staff also had Glover visit that weekend to get him familiar with Gibbs. Florida was seen as the team to beat for the Lakeland, Florida product. But Thursday, many 247Sports recruiting experts changed their crystal ball prediction from the Gators to the Utes.

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Florida will turn its attention to Trevor Etienne, the younger brother of Clemson legacy Travis Etienne. He took an unofficial visit to the Swamp on June 25th. After his visit, he said he liked the prestige of UF academically and had a strong relationship with Mullen and Knox. If they miss with Trevor, they’ll likely turn to the NCAA transfer portal for a second running back.

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Florida and running back coach Greg Knox plan to sign two tailbacks this recruiting cycle. They secured one this weekend when four-star Terrance Gibbs announced his commitment to the Gators. For their second running back, they have turned their attention to three-star Jaylon Glover. He spent the weekend visiting the Swamp before he announces his commitment on Aug. 6.

He said this visit was different from the one he took in June because he was able to get a more in-depth look at the program. Glover enjoyed the time he got to spend with Knox and head coach Dan Mullen. However, for most of the visit, the coaching staff pitched that Florida would develop him on and off the field.

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“I definitely learned that they are the No. 6 public school in the nation,” Glover said, according to Swamp247. “I needed to know because I didn’t learn that before. Facilities wise, buildings wise, definitely seeing the new building was real unique because I didn’t see anything before. I heard about the prototype but never got to see it in person so that was cool.”

The Gators also emphasized and ensured Glover understood their plans to take two running backs. He said he was able to meet Gibbs and start developing a relationship with him.

Glover will make his commitment public this Friday, and Florida currently sits in a good spot to earn his pledge.

“I mean it’s Florida man,” he said. “Obviously you got a good tradition of winning. You know you’re going to be playing for a championship every year. Then academically you can’t go wrong.”

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