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Gator boys stay hot as Florida HC Billy Napier lands the ninth commitment of the 2026 recruiting class

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Tyler Forness | Last updated Jun 16, 2025 2:09 PM ET

The Florida Gators have been red hot with recruiting the 2026 class.

Head coach Billy Napier has been getting work done when it comes to recruiting. The Gators just finished their third and final major recruiting weekend of the summer and had three commits before noon on Saturday.

It didn't take too long on Monday morning to get another one, as three-star offensive tackle Javarii Luckas has committed to the Gators over Miami, West Virginia, and Penn State.

BREAKING: Class of 2026 OT Javarii Luckas has Committed to Florida, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’6 305 OT from Belle Glade, FL chose the Gators over Miami, Penn State, & West Virginia

“Gator nation let’s ride! ”https://t.co/S7KBaaNIjt pic.twitter.com/AGc2DWcrqv
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 16, 2025

From Bella Glade, Florida, Luckas is the 11th commit in the 2026 class, and the eighth from the state of Florida. Napier has made in-state recruiting a priority and it's been paying off in droves.

Per the On3 Sports Industry Ranking, Luckas ranks as the 98th offensive tackle in the country with an 84.20 ranking at 6'6 and 305 lbs. He joins fellow three-star Chancellor Campbell as the offensive lineman committed to the Gators thus far.

The really nice part about the fit for Luckas with the Gators is his versatility. Luckas can play both tackle and guard spots for the Gators. With the focus on offensive tackle for the Gators, having that kind of versatility could end up being huge.

After the commitment of Luckas, the Gators rank 13th in the nation and sixth in the SEC for the 2026 recruiting class.

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