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Gators Lead the Country in Recruiting Mark for 2027 Class

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida head coach Jon Sumrall has wasted no time in building what seems to be the Gators' best recruiting class in over a decade. With 22 commits, Florida's 2027 recruiting class ranks third nationally in the 247 Sports Composite.

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Gators Baseball to Host Transfer Pitcher Next Week

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida head coach Kevin O'Sullivan's quest to reshape his pitching staff through the bullpen continues as the Gators are set to host Jacksonville State righty Maddox McDougall on Tuesday, according to Gator Country's Nick Marcinko.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 6

4-Star LB Ellis McGaskin Commits to Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators' impressive 2027 recruiting class grew on Saturday as Mobile (Ala.) Williamson four-star linebacker Ellis McGaskin committed to the program over Florida State and LSU.

Jon Sumrall News / A to Z Sports / June 6

Florida Gators HC Jon Sumrall remains on an insane recruiting heater by landing his fifth commitment of the week

It’s been an insane week of recruiting for the Florida Gators, and it got even better on Saturday with another blue-chip commitment. We’ve talked a lot about how great the Florida Gators have been on a massive hot streak when it comes to recruiting.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 6

Gators' 2B Cade Kurland Makes Surprising Move While Exploring Pro Opportunities

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators second baseman Cade Kurland on Monday revealed he was going to explore pro ball opportunities after four seasons with the program, but it sounded like there was an opportunity to return for his fifth season.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 6

Florida Fires Pitching Coach After Postseason Struggles

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- After a surprise early exit in the Gainesville Regional to close out the 2025 Baseball season, the Florida Gators have fired pitching coach David Kopp after spending the last five seasons with the program.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 5

Gators Lose Former Starting Pitcher in Latest Transfer Portal Departures

The Florida Gators baseball team’s offseason is in full effect, as three more players have entered the transfer portal on Friday, bringing their total departures to seven.

Jon Sumrall News / A to Z Sports / June 5

Jon Sumrall secures fascinating commit for the Florida Gators and it speaks volumes about the program

Recruiting has never been hotter for the Florida Gators thanks to head coach Jon Sumrall’s coaching staff and energy. Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is dominanting the recruiting trail right now.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / June 5

Florida football recruiting: Four-star DLs Cahron Wheeler, Zahmar Tookes among three commits

It has undoubtedly been a “good” week for the Florida Gators’ recruiting efforts, as head coach Jon Sumrall has continued to amass significant talent ahead of his first season leading the program.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 5

Gators' 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge Opponent Revealed

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators' 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge opponent has been reported, and it will be a matchup of bluebloods. More specifically, a re-matchup of bluebloods.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 5

Gators Baseball Plays Host to Important Transfer Target

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators head coach Kevin O’Sullivan highlighted several areas he hopes to address this offseason through the transfer portal after ending the season in disappointment in the Gainesville Regional. Lefty arms were named as the highest priority.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 5

Gators Land Second Commit of the Day with 3-Star ATH Kamarion Johnson

The Florida Gators earned their 21st commitment in the 2027 class on Friday, with Homerville (Ga.) Clinch County three-star athlete Kamarion Johnson announcing his verbal pledge. Florida beat out Florida State and Cincinnati for the Rivals' No.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 5

Gators Land 4-Star Edge Rusher Cahron Wheeler During Official Visit

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators have added another commit to its impressive 2027 recruiting class as Baltimore St. Paul's School four-star edge rusher Cahron Wheeler announced on Friday his pledge to the program.

Florida basketball hosts Duke for first time in nearly 90 years for 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge

Two of college basketball’s modern blue bloods rarely play one another. When they do, it’s usually at a neutral site, occasionally in postseason competition.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 4

Gators Pushing For Former ACC Commit During Second OV Weekend

After the Florida Gators made three-star Georgia prospect Kamarion Johnson’s top-three schools last month, the defensive back is in Gainesville this weekend as Jon Sumrall and staff look to make a strong final pitch as his final decision possibly nears.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 4

Three Prospects to Monitor During the Florida Gators' Second OV Weekend of 2026

Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators will host yet another long list of talented 2027 prospects in Gainesville this upcoming weekend, with the program hoping to build on an already impressive recruiting class heading into the first season under the new head coach.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 4

Gators Land High-Profile Transfer Catcher for 2027

The Florida Gators baseball program on Wednesday landed its first transfer commit for the 2027 in Florida Gulf Coast catcher Jon Embury, who was on campus for a visit earlier this week.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 4

Florida Gators are close to securing top recruit over multiple rivals with a commitment date approaching

After not seeing much momentum at the linebacker position, head coach Jon Sumrall has turned up the momentum. We are barely six months into the tenure of Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall, and it’s been a great ride thus far.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 3

Trio of Prospects List Gators Among Finalists, 4-Star LB Sets Commitment Date

One of the Florida Gators' top defensive targets will come off the board this week as Mobile (Ala.) Williamson four-star linebacker Ellis McGaskin revealed he will announce his decision on Saturday, Rivals' Hayes Fawcett reported on Wednesday.

Jon Sumrall News / A to Z Sports / June 3

Florida Gators HC Jon Sumrall continues insane recruiting hot streak by landing another elite recruit

One day after landing four-star OT Kennedee Jackson, Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall lands another top recruit. Recruiting for the Florida Gators has been incredible.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 3

Gators Land Pledge From 4-Star DL Zahmar Tookes

The Florida Gators' 2027 class continues to fill itself out, as Rochester (N.Y.) Brighton four-star defensive lineman Zahmar Tookes pledged himself to the Orange and Blue on Wednesday, On3’s Hayes Fawcett announced on social media. Tookes is the No.

Phil Trautwein News / Florida Gators on SI / June 3

Gators Emerging for Top 2028 OL Prospect in Pennsylvania

With the highest rated class of 2027 offensive lineman prospect in the state of Pennsylvania already committed to the Florida Gators currently in Maxwell Hiller, Phil Trautwein and the program don't seem done in prioritizing the position coach’s former home state while building their future unit.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / June 2

Jon Sumrall, Florida win heavyweight fight on recruiting trail for 6-foot-6 OT

Florida won out in this recruiting battle over the Georgia Bulldogs and LSU Tigers.

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Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / June 2

Florida Gators’ biggest recruiting find of the last decade comes at the hands of Jim McElwain

Finding a star at quarterback isn’t the easiest thing to do when it comes to recruiting, and the Florida Gators found one in odd circumstances. One of the best quarterbacks of the last twenty years to hit Gainesville came in one of the oddest packages.