Gators to get first-ever visit from rising 3-star tight end

Florida football is mixing in this unofficial visit during the June OV season.

The month of June is looking to be chock-full-o-official visits so far but the opening salvo of the summer season is not restricted to just OVs. For instance, three-star tight end [autotag]Traville Frederick Jr[/autotag]. told Swamp247 this week that he plans on being in Gainesville for an unofficial visit from June 17-18 — his first campus stop with the Orange and Blue.

The 6-foot-2-inch, 228-pound end has seen his stock rise meteorically recently, resulting in an offer from the Gators back in late April plus a few other programs. The Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas A&M Aggies, Tulane Green Wave, Mississippi State Bulldogs and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are also in the mix currently.

“The impression I would say has been good. I feel like they are going to use me right at Florida,” he told Swamp247. “They have a history of using their tight ends. I wasn’t able to talk with Coach Raymond when he was at the school, but that was my first time seeing him. From talking to them before, they like my frame. Coach Raymond said I have a great frame, and I look like real versatile tight end that they can use many ways.

“Florida is a good opportunity. Knowing Coach Billy Napier came all this way to find me here. They had the trust to offer me, so that means a lot to me.”

Fredrick is ranked No. 766 overall and No. 34 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite while the On3 industry ranking has him at Nos. 838 and 40, respectively.

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Tulane commit finalizes dates for first Florida visit

He might committed to Tulane, but tight end Traville Frederick Jr. is still taking a look at Florida after picking up an offer.

Jeanerette Senior High (Louisiana) tight end Traville Frederick Jr. picked up an offer from the Gators in April and he now has dates locked in for his first visit to the Swamp, according to Gators Online.

“I will be visiting Florida the 17-18 of June,” Frederick said. “It’s going to be an unofficial visit.”

Florida and Frederick have been in contact for a few months and defensive backs coach Corey Raymond is taking the lead for the Gators. If anyone is going to get Frederick to flip, it’s Raymond. He’s known as one of the nation’s top position coaches and has a track record of sending guys to the NFL.

Tulane is still the team to beat in Frederick’s recruitment, but a significant amount of Power Five options has him keeping options open. He won’t sign with a program for at least another seven months, so there’s time for Florida to work. Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M are the programs to watch.

The On3 industry ranking, which uses a weighted average of all four major recruiting services, has Frederick at No. 835 nationally and No. 39 among tight ends in the class of 2024. He’s also the 28th-best player out of the state of Louisiana.

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