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Billy Napier lands second high-profile commitment over the weekend who will maximize Florida Gators offense
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The Florida Gators have been working really hard on the recruiting trail over the last few weeks. They secured their fifth commitment with in-state three-star offensive tackle Chancellor Campbell and their work on the offensive side of the football continued over the weekend.

Head coach Billy Napier secured another commitment to pair with Campbell in four-star wide receiver Justin Williams, who happens to be from Gainesville.

Wide receiver has been a huge position of emphasis for the Gators over the last few weeks. Williams was one of four wide receivers on campus this weekend, joining:

  • Five-star Cederian Morgan
  • Four-star Florida State commit Darryon Williams
  • Four-star Somourian Wingo

Williams is a very intriguing prospect, and it helps that he goes to high school down the road at F.W. Bucholz in Gainesville. He ranks as the 188th overall recruit, 27th-ranked wide receiver, and 24th-ranked prospect in the state of Florida per the On3 Sports Industry Ranking.

What's relaly fascinating about Williams is the diverse skillset he provides. At 5'11 and 190 lbs, Williams is a dual-threat weapon who chose the Gators over Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Florida State. He accounted for 2,500 total yards, eclipsing over 1,000 on both the ground and through the air. The Gators haven't had that kind of threat on campus since Percy Harvin.

Williams is the first wide receiver commit for the Gators this year, but they are working hard to land multiple others, including five-star Morgan. Next weekend, the Gators are set to host four-star Davian Groce, who has a similar profile.

The Gators are likely to add at least a couple more wide receivers in the 2026 recruiting class, and it will be fascinating to see who chooses to commit, as they are targeting a wide range of different body types and styles at the position. 

It's important to remember that Napier was the wide receivers coach for Nick Saban at Alabama, so he knows a thing or two about recruiting the position.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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