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4-star DL JaReylan McCoy commits to Florida Gators

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JaReylan McCoy, a highly touted 4-star defensive line recruit from Tupelo (Miss.), has committed to the Florida Gators. He chose UF over Texas and LSU.

McCoy, listed at 6-foot-6.5, 245 pounds, is the No. 17 defensive lineman and No. 163 overall prospect nationally in the On3 Industry Rankings. In Mississippi, which despite not having a large population produces lots of high-end talent annually, McCoy is the No. 8 recruit.

McCoy is Florida’s second commitment Saturday. He followed 4-star receiver Marquez Daniel.

In numerous interviews with Gators Online, McCoy talked up his relationship with the Florida coaching staff.

“Just being around the guys and being around the players, it just feels like somewhere you can go chill and relax without feeling like football is right around your neck,” McCoy said. “It’s a good place to be with the coaches like coach (Billy) Napier, (defensive line Gerald) Chatman, and (assistant defensive line) coach (Jeremy) Patterson, and even the players and fans. Even people who don’t play football know who you are, so it’s just cool walking around campus.”

McCoy officially visited Florida on May 30-June 1.

“You can say that they took it to the next level,” McCoy told Gators Online following his official visit. “The main part for me, because when I went last time, it was spring ball, so the coaches were really locked in. This time, the visit for me was more about getting a connection with Coach Napier.”

McCoy was at one time committed to LSU.

In recent months, Texas became a top contender. McCoy was at one time expected to officially visit the Longhorns on June 6. Then, he planned to be there June 13. But that official visit never took place and McCoy instead chose to unofficially visit the Gators this weekend.

JaReylan McCoy On3 scouting report from Charles Power

Physically gifted defensive lineman with a huge frame and plus athleticism as a high school underclassman. has measured in over 6-foot-6.5 and close to 250 pounds prior to his sophomore season. Owns plus length for the position with 34.25-inch arms. Registers as a top athlete, running a 4.89 second 40-yard dash at Student Sports’ All-22 camp. Lines up as a big defensive end for his high school. Physical gifts are readily apparent on Friday nights. Flashes good speed and functional movement skills. Closes to make some impressive plays. Has upside as a run defender, using his big frame to body offensive linemen. Still early in his development. Likely not done growing and could see his frame maxing out at north of 300 pounds. Size and athleticism make him one of the early top defensive linemen in the 2026 cycle.

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