Florida Gators land expert prediction for elite defender after losing multiple recruits to bitter rivals in recent weeks

Florida Gators land expert prediction for four-star DL Kendall Guervil

This is an important development for the Gators, as they are trying to strengthen the defensive line that is likely to lose multiple pieces after the 2025 season. Getting Guervil will be a huge coup for Napier, especially after losing out on four-star Vodney Cleveland and seeing five-star Trenton Henderson have his expert prediction flipped to LSU.

The 117th-ranked recruit and 12th-best defensive lineman in the nation is set to commit on July 2nd, with the Texas Longhorns being the other program to watch for with his recruitment, as they were the ones to beat out the Gators for Cleveland. 

Guervil's scouting report highlights a player who is both talented and masive as a player entering his senior season.

Athletic defensive tackle with the mass and quickness to make an impact in the middle. Tips the scales at just over 6-foot-4, 310 pounds and wears it well with a thicker trunk. Slams into opponents and frequently is the one initiating contact. Will get low in his stance with exceptional lower-body flexibility, but pad level tends to rise as play progresses, which in turn can put him in some comparable positions. Displays adequate get-off for his size and has the downhill charge to close gaps in backside pursuit. Has manufactured plenty of power in the weightroom over the years and that shows up with his bull rush as he can forklift obstacles, but needs to figure out how to get more from his 35-inch arms and big 10.25-inch hands. Enters senior year with a lower sack total compared to most of his peers, but has the tools to eventually emerge as an effective one-gap player if he can take to coaching and keep honing his craft. Could fit into a variety of different fronts and shade up in short-yardage situations. Projects as a potential multi-year contributor at the Power Four level with an NFL ceiling given how he moves with his features.