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Legacy Gators recruit schedules another visit for end of July events

Gators will get the son of Gator great Earnest Graham on campus a the end of this month.

A high-profile recruit will make another visit to Gainesville at the end of the month.

[autotag]Myles Graham[/autotag], the son of former Florida running back [autotag]Earnest Graham[/autotag], will be attending the Gators’ recruiting cookout being held on July 30 according to On3’s Corey Bender. The cookout comes one day after Florida’s annual Friday Night Lights recruiting event, where recruits get one-on-one work with Florida coaches and staff underneath the lights of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

The visit will be the fourth time the 2024 four-star linebacker has set foot on campus in 2022. While a fourth visit is a good thing for Florida, Graham’s decision is far from being made. Considered the No. 3 linebacker and No. 39 overall player in his class according to the On3 consensus, Graham has fielded offers from a variety of programs in addition to Florida. These include the typical heavy hitters such as Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Auburn, Texas A&M, Texas, and many more.

First-year head coach [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] himself has made Graham a priority, building a personal relationship with the Under Armour All-American and his family. Landing Graham would not only be a boost in the recruiting rankings but in morale as well. Landing a legacy player who just so happens to be one of the best at his position would signal to programs and fans alike that Napier’s long game just might be worth waiting for.

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4-star legacy linebacker recruit in 2024 class gets good look at Florida

The Gators made a great impression on this legacy linebacker recruit last weekend.

This past weekend, the University of Florida’s football program rolled out the red carpet for a handful of prep prospects who are looking to find a college home for their talents. While the current recruiting cycle is focused on the 2023 class — especially given the ground left to make up after the [autotag]Dan Mullen[/autotag] administration neglected its duties — [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] and his army of staffers are also looking ahead to the next crop of recruits as well.

One of the recent visitors to campus was four-star linebacker [autotag]Myles Graham[/autotag] out of Atlanta (Georgia) Woodward Academy, who made his second unofficial visit to Gainesville this year. Son of former Gators standout Earnest, who also played several seasons in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 6-foot-1-inch, 200-pound defender is no stranger to the Orange and Blue, having spent a great deal of time around the program thanks to his family connection.

His father joined him on his recent visit to Gainesville, as well as other family members, which along with the hospitality of the staff helped create a welcoming atmosphere for him.

“It was great and we had a lot of fun,” Graham told Swamp247. “I got to more in-depth with the coaches and stuff, got to see more of the facilities, and got to talk to more coaches and stuff. It was really fun. I have always been to the school, but never got to see things like the training room. You know, like the behind scenes stuff at Florida. I got to see what they really are and how they build their team. It’s really big and really interesting. I thought the visit was eye-opening and I can see myself playing there and working there. I just feel like I can be myself there.”

However, he remains reluctant in committing to Florida simply because of his legacy status. “Growing up and always watching Florida, they will be a top school and always be a top school,” he noted. “I wouldn’t say being a legacy doesn’t play a big factor into my decision, and I see it as more of a business decision.”

That said, the linebacker prospect still has the Gators among his preferred schools at this point, which also includes the Auburn Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas A&M Aggies, Tennessee Volunteers and Ohio State Buckeyes.

He has kept a packed itinerary throughout the spring heading into summer, but will still likely make a couple more stops in Gainesville, stating, “I think I am going to get back to Florida later this month, and I will for sure be back for their cookout in July.”

Graham is currently ranked No. 59 overall and No. 5 nationally at his position according to the 247Sports composite, while the On3 consensus him at Nos. 32 and 3, respectively. On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine has Auburn in the lead for his talents with an 18.4% chance of signing him while Tennessee is next in line at 16.1% and Florida third at 13.8%.

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Florida ‘on top’ for this 2024 legacy LB recruit after visit

It’s still early, but growing up with a Gator great for a dad seems to have had some influence on 4-star 2024 LB Myles Graham.

Four-star linebacker [autotag]Myles Graham[/autotag] is one of Florida’s priority targets out of the class of 2024. We knew that he left his most recent visit to the University of Florida holding the Gators in high regard, but Gators Online‘s most recent report sheds a bit more light on where exactly the Orange and Blue stand with the No. 3 linebacker in his class, according to the On3 consensus.

Graham placed the Gators around the top three but didn’t explicitly state any other schools or a list. That’s smart for someone who has well over a year to make a decision and is still working his way through preliminary unofficial visits. This was Graham’s second visit to the Swamp, and he got a little bit of time with coach [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] and some other members of the staff.

“He (Napier) thinks I’m one of the best 24s in my class,” Graham said. “Coach just loves the way I play. He wants me to get back on campus really soon. I’ll probably get back down in the next two weeks.”

Keeping Graham close to campus should help Florida work from the top-three range to the very top of the pack. He’s been watching the Gators since he was a little kid, so that might not be too difficult of a jump to make over the summer. [autotag]Earnest Graham[/autotag], Myles’ father, played running back for the Gators and instilled a love for the team in his son when he was just a kid.

“They definitely sit on top, you know, top-three range,” he said. “I’ve always loved Florida ever since I was a kid, so definitely on top.”

There’s no doubt that Napier will lean on that relationship moving ahead to fend off the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame and Ohio State among others. The On3 Consensus ranks Graham the No. 3 linebacker in the class of 2024 and the No. 32 overall rising junior.

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Gators get visit from this top 2024 legacy linebacker

The Gators are hot in pursuit of Earnest Graham’s 4-star son.

Florida football’s recruiting team has all hands on deck this month as Billy Napier and Co. welcome a plethora of prep prospects onto campus in an effort to rebuild the program from the ground up. But the focus has not entirely been on the 2023 class — despite the large number of visitors who are currently high school juniors, the Gators are also looking ahead to 2024.

Among the recruits that Florida is vying for in the next class is four-star linebacker [autotag]Myles Graham[/autotag] out of Atlanta (Georgia) Woodward Academy — a legacy of the Orange and Blue through his father Earnest, who played running back for the Gators straddled between the [autotag]Steve Spurrier[/autotag] and [autotag]Ron Zook[/autotag] eras. The 6-foot-1-inch, 200-pound back is obviously very familiar with the university through his dad but the Gators have worked hard to make his time in the Swamp count, including his visit this Sunday.

He told Swamp247 after his spring stop that he has started to get in with the new coaching staff.

“I had a lot of fun on my visit. I talked to the coaches, watched practice, the photoshoot was great. I really enjoyed my time. I think the biggest highlight was getting the offer from Coach [Billy] Napier and talking with Coach [Jay] Bateman. The photoshoot was really fun too.”

That family connection also runs very deep.

“Since I was a little kid I have been dreaming of getting this offer. I didn’t even know what college football really was, I just always wanted to play at Florida.”

Graham currently ranks No. 65 overall and No. 5 at his position nationally in the 2024 class according to the 247Sports composite, while the On3 consensus has him at Nos. 32 and 3, respectively. The On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine has the Auburn Tigers in the lead for his talents with an 18.4% chance of inking him while the Tennessee Volunteers are not far behind in second at 16.1% and the Gators in third at 13.8%.

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Top Peach State LB will visit Clemson next month

A top Peach State linebacker drawing Clemson interest is aiming to pay the Tiger a visit this summer. Myles Graham – a 6-foot-1, 210-pound four-star linebacker out of Atlanta’s Woodward Academy – told The Clemson Insider Friday that the Tigers have …

A top Peach State linebacker drawing Clemson interest is aiming to pay the Tiger a visit this summer. 

Myles Graham — a 6-foot-1, 210-pound four-star linebacker out of Atlanta’s Woodward Academy — told The Clemson Insider Friday that the Tigers have shown interest, but they’re, of course, unable to communicate with the 2024 recruiting class directly until Sept. 1.

“They really want to get me on campus this summer,” Graham said. “They said that I don’t necessarily have to camp, but I might just camp anyway. But, they want me to come and check out the campus.” 

Graham has been in contact with Clemson defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Wesley Goodwin and cornerbacks coach Mike Reed. Graham said that Goodwin seems like a “great coach and a great dude” and that he’s looking forward to meeting him.

“I want to see how he coaches and how he teaches,” Graham said of Goodwin.

Graham was supposed to attend Clemson’s Orange & White Spring Game, but a change of plans prevented him from doing so. His teammates — AJ Hoffler and Andrew Hines III — have raved to him about their respective Clemson visits and everything the Tigers have to offer. 

“Andrew was saying that it’s different, it’s different from a lot of colleges,” Graham said. “They said that the feel there for the recruits, the family feel is just different from the rest. I’m going to check it out for myself for sure.”

Graham has yet to set a visit to Clemson but imagines that will be happening very soon. Right now, he has visits to Notre Dame (June 5-6 ), Tennessee (June 26) and Michigan State (July 30).

This summer, Graham just wants to get on visits and get to know more coaching staff(s). He’ll reevaluate his options from there. As far as the rest of his recruitment is concerned, he pinpointed schools like Texas A&M, Florida and Ohio State as those currently recruiting him the hardest. 

“I’m looking for a great coaching staff that cares about me on and off the field,” Graham said when asked what he’ll be looking for when he takes his visits this summer. “A winning culture, nice facilities and just wherever fits me best.”

If Clemson does end up pulling the trigger on a potential offer, what would that mean for Graham and his recruitment?

“It would be amazing,” he said. “They obviously haven’t offered a lot of sophomores in my class, so it would definitely be a blessing and I would definitely take it seriously because it would mean a lot.”

Rivals considers Graham to be the No. 2 safety and the nation’s No. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2024. 247Sports has him pegged as the No. 9 linebacker and the nation’s No. 144 overall prospect in his class.

— Photo for this article courtesy of @MylesGraham2_ on Twitter.

Michigan State football offers 2024 4-star LB Myles Graham

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to an elite linebacker prospect in the 2024 class

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to an elite linebacker prospect in the 2024 class.

Myles Graham of Atlanta announced on Thursday evening that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Graham is a four-star linebacker in the 2024 class.

Graham ranks as the No. 9 linebacker and No. 144 overall prospect in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2024 class.

Michigan State joins a large list of schools that have shown interest in Graham. He now holds more than 30 scholarship offers, with Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Texas and Texas A&M showing interest by offering him.

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Interest from Clemson a ‘great feeling’ for fast-rising Peach State LB

During the live period, Clemson stopped by the school of a talented Peach State linebacker. Co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Wesley Goodwin visited with Woodward Academy’s (College, Park) Myles Graham. Graham – a 6-1, 210-pound …

During the live period, Clemson stopped by the school of a talented Peach State linebacker. Co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Wesley Goodwin visited with Woodward Academy’s (College, Park) Myles Graham.

Graham — a 6-1, 210-pound sophomore — told The Clemson Insider that the Tigers have shown interest, but they’re, of course, unable to communicate with the 2024 recruiting class directly until Sept. 1.

“He just said that they don’t really offer the class of 2024, but they like my film and my size,” Graham recalled. “They’re gonna be interested if we can build a relationship and see how it goes over the next couple of years.”

What does that mean to the Under Armor All-American?

“It means a lot,” he said. “It’s obviously one of the best programs in the country. It’s a great feeling.”

Graham’s been on quite the journey.

He went from tearing his meniscus to being one of the fastest-rising prospects in the entire country. For lack of a better word, his recruitment has blown up. While rehabbing back from his torn meniscus, there were moments of weakness, but he never let that cast any doubt over his future in football.

“When I tore it, I was at my lowest, but I didn’t let it weigh me down,” Graham explained. “I kind of just kept grinding. I put all my faith in God. It’s one of the best feelings in the world seeing my hard work pay off after all that physical therapy…I feel like I earned every bit of it. I worked really hard to have what I have now.”

Believe it or not, that injury came during the first game of his freshman season. He was able to bounce back as a sophomore at Evangelical Christian High School (Fort Myers, Fla.) and recorded 130 tackles with eight pass deflections, two forced fumbles and an interception.

Graham plays with a lot of tenacity and drive. He’s also very aggressive and physical. A player that Graham tries to emulate in his play is former University of Georgia linebacker and future first-round pick, Nakobe Dean. He has that same level of freedom to fly around the field and make plays.

Prior to transferring to Woodward Academy, Graham was able to come back and be the type of player that he set out to be. He put what he needed to on film and got positive feedback from college coaches around the country, but it didn’t come as naturally as it sounds. Graham didn’t just flip a switch. He put in the hard work and effort and earned every offer that he’s accumulated.

“I had my doubts over time,” Graham said. “I had my ups and downs, but overall, I stayed 10 toes down, I stayed hungry and everything came full circle. I got what I earned and I’m still going.”

Graham earned his first Division I offer from Dartmouth College back on Sept. 24, 2021. Though, it wasn’t until November of last year that his recruitment skyrocketed. He now has offers from 25 FBS programs, including Alabama, Auburn, Ohio State, Texas A&M and Ole Miss, to name a few.

It’s still relatively early in Graham’s recruitment. He’s gonna take as many visits as possible and whoever shows him the most love is where he’s gonna show love in return.

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