Florida finalizes signing haul for the 2023 class on Wednesday
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National Signing Day is here, and Florida coach Billy Napier will put the finishing touches on his first full recruiting cycle in the Class of 2023.
The Gators head into NSD with 20 members and the nation’s No. 11 class in the On3 Consensus Team Rankings. They rank No. 7 nationally in average player rating (91.34).
On Wednesday UF officially signs its lone verbal commit, four-star offensive tackle Caden Jones, who pledged Jan. 7 at the All-American Bowl on NBC.
It will also mark the first time Napier discusses the 10 transfers he and his staff landed from the portal, all of whom are enrolled for spring. Only one was inked on Early Signing Day (Louisville DL Caleb Banks) but Napier did not mention him during his Dec. 21 press conference.
UF has since signed double-digit transfers along with quarterback Graham Mertz (Wisconsin), running back Cameron Carroll (Tulane), offensive linemen Micah Mazzccua (Baylor), Damieon George (Alabama) and Kiyaunta Goodwin (Kentucky), defensive lineman Cam’Ron Jackson (Memphis), and linebackers Teradja Mitchell (Ohio State), Mannie Nunnery (Houston) and Deuce Spurlock (Michigan).
Florida could also add more transfers to the 2023 roster when another portal window opens from May 1-15. The Gators landed leading receiver Ricky Pearsall from Arizona State after spring ball.
Napier is scheduled to speak to the media on Wednesday at approximately 4:15 p.m. in the Heavener Football Training Center. He’ll also address questions about former quarterback signee Jaden Rashada, who was released from his letter of intent after his NIL deal fell through.
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