The Florida Gators are back in the saddle when it comes to recruiting. Head coach Billy Napier has received the fourth commitment of the 2026 recruiting class in four-star safety Kaiden Hall.
BREAKING: Four-Star Safety Kaiden Hall has Committed to Florida, he tells me for @on3recruits
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 3, 2025
The 6’3 200 S from Milton, FL chose the Gators over Alabama, Florida State, & Oklahoma
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Earlier on Tuesday, we wrote about the word surrounding Hall was that he had the Gators first, along with an expert prediction from On3 Sports' Steve Wiltfong. Over the weekend, Gators Online's Corey Bender and Blake Alderman had given him an expert prediction over the weekend.
Hall is the 208th-ranked overall recruit in the nation, while also being the 20th-ranked safety, and 30th-best recruit in the state of Florida. He immediately boosts the secondary of the recruiting, class as the first recruit to commit under new secondary coach Vinnie Sunseri.
It's a great sign that Hall shut down his recruiting and committed to the Gators, as Gainesville was his first official visit. Over the next three weeks, Hall was scheduled to visit Florida State (June 6th), Alabama (June 13th), and Oklahoma (June 20th).
His scouting report highlights a hyper-talented player who can do a little bit of everything.
Large-framed defender that looks destined for an overhang role at the next level with his range and pursuit prowess. Burst onto the recruiting scene as a sophomore making plays on both sides of the ball, but had a good chunk of junior campaign derailed by injury. Quick to trigger from a second-level perch and will take sharp angles to the football. More of a build-speed athlete at this stage, but can close gaps when convicted and has some impressive bounce, which allows him to play above shoulder pads. Needs to keep honing in technique and improve play recognition as he can get caught overstepping and lose containment. Offseason camp evaluations have revealed that he’s got a ways to go in man coverage, but in theory has the size to match larger pass catchers and is rather alert in zone. Overall, should be viewed as a potential multi-year contributor at the Power Four level with all-conference upside that can provide some alignment flexibility for a defense. Must get healthy and is likely going to need some time in the weight room before he’s ready to go.
The Gators are in a great spot with recruiting, and it should continue to pick up.
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