Florida's New Reciever Stuns in Spring Practice

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kevin Martinez | Last updated Mar 7, 2025 4:25 PM ET

Florida Gators wide receiver Dallas Wilson, one of the most highly touted newcomers in the 2025 recruiting class, is already turning heads during spring practice. Described as a “mutant” by Florida’s director of strength and conditioning, Tyler Miles, Wilson’s combination of size, speed, and work ethic has the Gators’ staff buzzing about his potential.

“Dallas Wilson is a mutant,” Miles said Thursday after the team’s first spring practice. “He’s a great young man. He’s still young, but when you come in that young and you work out the right way, the young guys always make us look like geniuses. As long as they’re working out properly and running properly, they’re going to make massive gains, massive strides.”

Gator quarterback DJ Lagway could certainly use a weapon on the outside this season. Lagway is set to have a breakout sophomore season this year, and Wilson could be a game-changer.

The young receiver listed at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, Wilson brings a rare blend of physical tools to the Gators’ receiving corps. His 10-inch hands, explosive speed, and ability to make acrobatic catches have drawn comparisons to some of the top wideouts in college football. A standout at Tampa Bay Tech, Wilson finished his senior year with 41 receptions for 677 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 16.5 yards per catch.

His aggressiveness has already been showing during practice. This is what the Gators have been looking for at the receiver position, which is looking to take a leap this year. It is these qualities that were shown in the scouting report that are being on full display early on in practice.

“He’s self-assertive with the size, hands, and speed to emerge as a true impact player for a College Football Playoff contender,” said one scouting report. “He launches out of his stance, attacks cushion with conviction, and breaks off defensive backs with snappy cuts. His ability to make contested catches might have him in the rotation sooner rather than later.”

As the Gators look to build on their recent success, Wilson’s development could be a key factor in their quest for the Gators to be a dominant presence in the SEC. With his rare physical gifts and relentless drive, the freshman wideout is poised to make an immediate impact in Gainesville.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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