Tag: Joseph Mbatchou

Florida DL commit lays out travel schedule, future official visits

A commitment doesn’t mark the end of a recruiting race, and Florida is going to have to keep pushing to keep defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou in the fold.

Verbal commitments don’t mean a thing until a national letter of intent is signed.

Billy Napier and the Florida Gators know that fact all too well, and it’s why they’ve prepared for continued competition in the recruiting race for Grayson High (Loganville, Georgia) defensive lineman [autotag]Joseph Mbatchou[/autotag].

Since committing to Florida on July 31, Mbatchou, a Cameroon native, has picked up offers from Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas and USC.

With offers also come visits. Mbatchou is set to take official visits to Auburn, Georgia State, South Carolina and Texas, according to 247Sports. Florida is responding accordingly.

Mbatchou will attend Florida’s season opener against Miami on Saturday — it will be his first game inside The Swamp — and he also has an official visit lined up for the LSU game on Nov. 16.

The Gators also have the advantage of being the first team to offer Mbatchou. Napier and Co. believed in him before everyone else did, and that kind of endorsement goes a long way. Everyone crowds around the guy who finds the needle in the haystack.

“I talked to Coach (Gerald) Chatman, Coach (Mike) Peterson, and Coach Napier, and they felt like genuine people to me,” Mbatchou said. “I like the academics, the facilities, I like everything about Florida, so I committed. We’re just going to go from there. See what happens during the season.”

Recruiting Summary

Mbatchou is a three-star recruit everywhere but ESPN, where he has yet to receive a grade. The On3 industry ranking puts him at No. 1,195 overall and No. 121 among defensive linemen in the class of 2025, while the 247Sports composite has him at Nos. 1,248 and 133, respectively.

The On3 recruiting precision machine gives 98.7% odds for Florida to land Mbatchou, which is mostly because he’s verbally committed there. No other teams are listed in the race (right now), but Auburn feels like a team to watch moving forward.

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Tennessee offers Florida 2025 defensive lineman commit

Tennessee football offers Florida Gators’ 2025 defensive lineman commit.

Tennessee offered Florida 2025 defensive lineman commit Joseph Mbatchou.

“Beyond blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Mbatchou said.

The 6-foot-4.5, 275-pound three-star defensive lineman is from Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia.

Mbatchou ranks as the No. 1,248 prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 133 defensive lineman and No. 137 player in Georgia.

Mbatchou committed to to the Gators on July 31.

Tennessee has 24 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat, edge Mariyon Dye, wide receiver Travis Smith Jr., linebacker Christian Gass and safety Lagonza Hayward, tight end Da’Saahn Brame, defensive lineman Darrion Smith, offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. and linebacker Jaedon Harmon and cornerback Onis Konanbanny.

Alabama extends offer to Florida commit, 2025 DL Joseph Mbatchou

On Wednesday, the Alabama coaching staff extended an offer to 2025 defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou. Mbatchou is currently committed to Florida.

The Alabama Crimson Tide coaching staff extended an offer to 2025 three-star defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou on Wednesday evening. Mbatchou is currently committed to the Florida Gators. He has been committed to the Gators for less than a month.

The native of Cameroon plays for Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. Mbatchou is listed at 6-foot-4.5 and 275 pounds. This is Mbatchou’s first year of organized football. Through the first two games of his senior season, Mbatchou has recorded two tackles, one tackle for loss, and one sack.

Despite being committed to the Gators, Mbatchou has received recent offers from the Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns, Auburn Tigers, and USC Trojans.

Alabama currently has two defensive lineman committed in the ’25 recruiting class. That is three-star defensive tackle London Simmons and JUCO defensive end Steve Mboumoua. The likelihood that the Crimson Tide add another defensive lineman to the ’25 class is increasingly high given the amount of roster turnover that will occur at the position following the 2024 season.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding Alabama football recruiting.

Gators add another commitment to 2025 recruiting cycle haul

Cameroon native Joseph Mbatchou is a raw talent and the Florida Gators have been entrusted to maximize his returns.

Florida football has been riding a hot streak this week on the recruiting front, earning crystal ball predictions as well as commitments from some top prep prospects in the upcoming classes. However, [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] and Co. are also busy searching for diamonds in the rough as well.

Three-star defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou, who is originally from Cameroon and plays high school ball for Loganville (Georgia) Grayson, made a verbal pledge to the Gators last weekend after stopping in for the program’s annual grill-out event.

The 6-foot-6-inch, 285-pound gridiron giant is still a bit new to the game having just a year of experience under his belt, but his raw potential is unquestioned at this point. It looks like the Gators are all in on developing his physical talents.

On Mbatchou’s commitment

“During the visit, I committed,” Mbatchou told Swamp247.

“They gave me information that I couldn’t get an exact answer from other schools. They laid everything out, so I could see everything. Most of the time I didn’t even have any questions because of how well they presented it.

“The people I met there, they changed my views on some things. I just got a feeling. A feeling they were genuine. We were all on the same page. That’s how I feel about the people at Florida.”

Where Mbatchou fits with Florida

“They see me as either a three-technique or an F. That’s what they told me. So I have been talking to both Coach Mike (Peterson) and Coach (Gerald) Chatman,” he offered previously.

“From what I saw this weekend from them, I think they are genuine people. It’s going to be easy to work, easy flow. Everything would be good. I got there on Friday evening actually, so I went up there to meet with all of them.

“I got to sit down and talk. Learn more about them as people, where their priorities lie, and what type of person and player they want to make me into. It was good getting to know them.

“If I choose to commit, I want to know I can put my full faith into who is coaching me. I believe in the same things they believe in. They’re all good people.”

Recruiting Summary

Mbatchou is ranked No. 1,239 overall and No. 131 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite plus a crystal ball prediction in favor of Florida. On3’s recruiting prediction machine gave the Gators an overwhelming 98.7% chance of landing him.

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Florida rises to top for coveted 2025 DL after scholarship offer

Florida football is way ahead of the pack for this raw but gifted three-star defensive lineman originally from Cameroon.

The clock is ticking on the 2025 college football recruiting cycle and while a large portion of prep prospects in the class have already made their commitments, there are still plenty who are searching for the right match.

Among those is three-star defensive lineman [autotag]Joseph Mbatchou[/autotag], who is originally from Cameroon and plays high school ball for Loganville (Georgia) Grayson. The 6-foot-6-inch, 285-pound gridiron giant is still a bit new to the game but his raw potential is unquestioned at this point.

Mbatchou paid a visit to Gainesville last weekend for the program’s annual grill-out event and came away not only with a full belly but also an offer from Billy Napier and Co. Since then, he has put the Gators at the top of his preferred schools list.

UPDATE: Mbatchou has committed to Florida

Mbatchou talks Grill in the Vill visit

“This was my first visit to any sort of SEC type of school,” Mbatchou told Swamp247. “It exceeded my expectations for sure. I’ve never seen so much stuff around a campus at any other school I’ve been to. The people are great, the facilities are great, academics are great, housing is great. I love everything about it.”

Where Mbatchou fits with Florida

“They see me as either a three-technique or an F. That’s what they told me. So I have been talking to both Coach Mike (Peterson) and Coach (Gerald) Chatman.

“From what I saw this weekend from them, I think they are genuine people. It’s going to be easy to work, easy flow. Everything would be good. I got there on Friday evening actually, so I went up there to meet with all of them.

“I got to sit down and talk. Learn more about them as people, where their priorities lie, and what type of person and player they want to make me into. It was good getting to know them.

“If I chose to commit, I want to know I can put my full faith into who is coaching me. I believe in the same things they believe in. They’re all good people.”

Where Florida stands in his recruitment

“Florida is definitely number one right now,” he said. “The visit, the feeling, everything was right. They have good academics. The academics center they have, I saw that if I ever struggled, I can the help I need.

“The housing is also really nice too. I got to talk to some of the players when I was there too. I haven’t gotten to do that at other schools I’ve been to. I got to see what type of people the players are too.

“That is big for me. They’ve been through what I am going through now. I got to hear their stories, hear what they’ve been doing, and hear what the coaches are like to them.”

Recruiting Summary

Mbatchou is ranked No. 1,239 overall and No. 131 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite plus a crystal ball prediction in favor of Florida. On3’s recruiting prediction machine gives the Gators an overwhelming 98.7% chance of landing him.

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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.

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