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The Florida Gators need to start getting recruits committed for the 2026 recruiting class and head coach Billy Napier knows that it's a priority.
Right now, the Gators only have one player committed in the 2026 class in four-star quarterback Will Griffin. They have had more, but three back seven defenders have already recommitted for various reasons, including four-star linebacker Izayia Williams doing so for the fourth time.
Gators five-star recruiting target sets commitment date
One of the higher profile targets the Gators have right now is five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan. He's already visited the Gators on three occasions and will make his official visit on June 6th.
That official visit is going to prove huge, as Morgan has set his commitment date, which will be less than a month later on July 2nd, according to On3 Sports' Hayes Fawcett.
Right now, the Alabama Crimson Tide is firmly in the lead to land Morgan, but the Gators are working on him. He told Gators Online's Corey Bender that "Everything with Florida is going great."
There is one other element that plays in Napier's favor: Morgan isn't steadfast on staying in his home state of Alabama.
“I am taking my time with everything,” Morgan told On3’s Chad Simmons back in the fall. “A lot of schools are recruiting me hard, so many are making me feel like a top priority and it is great to hear from schools every day…"
“I don’t care if I stay in state or go out of state. I am going to take my time, sort things out and see where I need to be. Communication is really big for me. Playing for coaches that can help me get to the next level is big too.”
The Gators will need to make an impression on Morgan, as he still has three visits to go after he visits Gainesville.
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Ohio State flips four-star LB Braxton Rembert from Wake Forest
On the surface, a four-star recruit choosing the Ohio State Buckeyes over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons would seem like a no-brainer. There's so much that goes into it on the recruiting trail, though, so it's not always a guarantee to go the way of the "better" program. In the case of linebacker Braxton Rembert from Hoschton, Georgia, though, the Buckeyes did end up prevailing over a "lesser' program in Wake Forest. Rembert had committed to Wake in June, but then his recruitment really took off. He got an offer from the Buckeyes a few months later, in late October, and Ryan Day and his staff were able to get the 6-foot-5, 200-pound linebacker onto campus this past weekend for an official visit. That's all it took for Day and his staff to secure a flip. Day's resume speaks for itself as a national championship-winning head coach, but the vibes in "The Shoe" also won Rembert over. “The atmosphere is unreal,” Rembert told Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong after his visit. “The opportunity to play under Ryan Day and his program after they just won the national championship is not something I thought I would be able to do if you told me this 10 months ago.” Keep in mind, Ohio Stadium holds over 100,000 people on gameday, and few fanbases are more passionate than Buckeye fans. No offense to the Demon Deacons or Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, which holds just 31,500, but they just don't hold a candle to what Ohio State can offer a top recruit. Speaking of, Rembert is ranked as the No. 56 EDGE in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. Rivals ranks him as the No. 12 linebacker in the 2026 class, so he's without a doubt a big-time recruit. Ohio State's 2026 class is stacked. Rembert is recruit No. 28 committed to play for the Buckeyes, and the class is ranked No. 6 nationally.
Key Colts Takeaways Entering Final Seven-Game Stretch
The Indianapolis Colts' best season in over 15 years has quickly transformed from a hot start into a premier storyline for the 2025 NFL season. Back on the field after their bye week, several key takeaways help frame the outlook for the rest of the year. Competition for AFC's First Seed The Colts entered their Week 11 hiatus as the AFC's first seed, a title they have since lost to the Denver Broncos. Indianapolis defeated Denver in Week 2 thanks to a last-second field goal, but Denver has only dropped one game since, sitting at 9-2. Their record is tied for the league's best with the New England Patriots. The Patriots and Broncos are the first two teams to reach nine wins this season. Teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams (along with the Colts) have suffered only two losses but hold an 8-2 record, having already had their bye weeks. The Broncos and Colts are both 6-0 at home this year, the only teams in the league yet to lose a home game. Most recently, Denver took down the reigning AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High. The win moved the Chiefs to their first .500-or-worse record past the 10-week mark since 2015 and 3.5 games back from the AFC West lead. Looking ahead, the Colts won't be afforded much leeway if they want to contend for the conference's first seed. Their remaining strength of schedule ranks as the fourth hardest in the league and the hardest in the conference, according to Tankathon. The only fellow AFC teams in the top ten are the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers, ranking fifth and eighth, respectively. Comparatively, the Broncos and Patriots have smooth sailing. Denver's remaining schedule comes in as the 12th easiest in the league and the 5th easiest in the conference. New England's remaining opponents' average win percentage is .371, the 2nd easiest mark in the league, only behind the New Orleans Saints. The Colts are not currently slated to play a single team .500 or worse for the rest of the season. Of the team's final five opponents, three are current playoff teams. Of the non-playoff teams, one is the back-to-back AFC South champion Houston Texans, who are currently allowing the lowest EPA per play of any team in the league defensively, per rbsdm.com. The other has played in five of the last six Super Bowls and will host the Colts this week in Arrowhead. As of right now, the Colts' 6-1 record against AFC teams would grant them the tiebreaker over New England if they were to finish with the same record. The Patriots are 5-2 in conference play with four AFC matchups to go, while five of Indianapolis's remaining seven games are in-conference. Unfortunately for the Colts, the team won't get the chance to play the Patriots this season for the first time since 2020. New England is led by MVP-hopeful quarterback Drake Maye, who has the easiest path in the conference to the first seed, an accomplishment that could very well be enough to earn him the award. Defensive Resurgence Essential to Colts' Playoff Hopes Running back Jonathan Taylor and the Colts' offense have been the story of the season, but solid defensive play has helped the Colts maintain above-average output on both sides of the ball. The unit ranks top ten in EPA allowed per play for the first time since 2020, when linebacker Shaquille Leonard was named to the AP's All-Pro first-team. Indianapolis has allowed the third-fewest rushing yards in the league through ten games, only more than the Jaguars and Texans. Two weeks ago in Berlin, the team held Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson to 84 yards on 17 attempts. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has flashed his creativity this season, like sending linebacker Zaire Franklin to blitz more frequently than at any point in his career. On 53 pass rush snaps from Franklin, he's generated 11 pressures, 6 hurries, and recorded 2 sacks, per Pro Football Focus. The Colts' linebackers have struggled in coverage despite the general success of the defense. Of the three players to take at least 40 snaps at the position for the team this season, none have a coverage grade over 53, per PFF. The massive addition of cornerback Sauce Gardner ahead of the trade deadline will attempt to bolster a secondary that has been riddled by injuries. In Gardner's debut with the team, he allowed just one reception across three total targets, per PFF. The Colts hope to get back cornerback Charvarius Ward this week, who is eligible to return from IR after missing the last four games. A reloaded secondary for the team's final stretch will help to combat a subpar Colts pass rush so far this year. Through eleven weeks, just one Colts' pass rusher has notched a top 50 pass rush grade at the position, according to PFF. Second-year edge Laiatu Latu has been a bright spot on a rather unproductive defensive line; his 38 pressures lead the team. He joins DeForest Buckner as the only two Colts with more than 30 on the season. His six sacks also lead the team. Two of the Colts final five opponents rank top ten in offensive EPA per play, per rbsdm.com. The Chiefs rank third, while the San Francisco 49ers rank ninth. Both the Jaguars and Texans sit outside the league's top half. Star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner landed on IR ahead of the team's trip to Berlin, but Adetomiwa Adeboware has already provided solid production in limited playing time this season. According to PFF, his 14 pressures are good for the fifth most on the team. He's also notched 2 sacks and 11 quarterback hits. Their depth has been tested, but an otherwise solid start for the team's defense has provided ample support to Daniel Jones and company thus far. Continued consistency will make the difference in the team's playoff push and success in their final gauntlet. Lean on Taylor, Rely on Jones There is little doubt about the legitimacy of the Colts' offense this season; their 396.9 total yards per game is the highest mark in the NFL. They're the only team scoring over 30 points per game at an average of 32.1, and their point differential of +115 makes them one of just three teams with +100 or better. Daniel Jones is third in the league in passing yards, Jonathan Taylor is the only player in the league with over 1,000 rushing yards at 1,139, and tight end Tyler Warren has the third most receiving yards among all tight ends. Receiver Alec Pierce leads the league in yards per catch, and the Colts have the league's third-most-efficient offensive line, according to PFF. Jones came up clutch in overtime against the Falcons to earn the win overseas, and Taylor had nearly 300 total yards. Potentially worth concern, however, could be Jones' ability to maintain ball security. He turned the ball over twice against Atlanta, an improvement from his total of five against the Pittsburgh Steelers one week prior. Shane Steichen has been able to continually lean on Jones to start games before turning to Taylor to finish the job. Any potential success over their next seven games will be entirely dependent on the version of ball-security we see from Jones in the clutch. Next steps As Jonathan Taylor continues his MVP effort, the Colts will look to finish a historic season strong, where they've continuously exceeded expectations. Playoff scenarios and schedule difficulty aside, all Shane Steichen and his team can control is what's in front of them: an opportunity for the franchise to host their first playoff game since the 2014 season. The Colts will hit the road to face the Chiefs this Sunday at 1 p.m.. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes tries for his first career regular-season win over Indianapolis, the only team in the league he has yet to defeat before the playoffs.
In LeBron James' historic season debut, Lakers storm past Jazz
Luka Doncic scored 37 points with 10 assists and LeBron James added 11 points in 30 minutes of his season debut as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 140-125 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Tuesday. Austin Reaves scored 26 points, Deandre Ayton added 20 points with 14 rebounds. Jake LaRavia had 16 points as Los Angeles won its third consecutive game. However, the game was historic for James and the NBA After missing the first 14 games of the season because of sciatica on his right side, James took the court to become the first player in NBA history to play in 23 consecutive seasons. Keyonte George scored 33 points and Lauri Markkanen added 31 for the Jazz, who lost for the fifth time in their past seven games. Svi Mykhailiuk and Ace Bailey each scored 13 points and Jusuf Nurkic added 10 points with 10 rebounds in Utah's only road contest in a stretch of seven games. The Lakers didn't take their first lead until going up 89-88 on a Doncic layup with 3:36 remaining in the third quarter. The basket was part of an 8-0 run that gave Los Angeles a 91-88 advantage. The Lakers dominated from there. They led 104-93 through three quarters after trailing by as many as seven points earlier in the period. Doncic scored 17 points in the third quarter alone when Los Angeles had a 37-22 scoring advantage. It was more of the same in the fourth quarter as the Lakers had a 36-32 advantage and finished with a season high in points. The Jazz led the entire first half, taking an 11-2 lead 3:19 into the game and going up 16-6 five minutes into the opening quarter. James had a turnover in the opening minute and missed his only shot of the first quarter as Utah took a 36-27 lead. James' first basket of the season came on a 3-pointer with 8:20 remaining in the first half. He scored seven points in the second quarter, while going 2 of 2 from 3-point range in the period. The Jazz led 71-67 at halftime by shooting 55.3% from the floor as George had 23 points and Markkanen added 22.
Reason for Khalil Shakir's two-day absence from Buffalo Bills practice revealed
Khalil Shakir popped up on the Buffalo Bills’ injury report leading into a Week 12 matchup and the likely reason for his non-participation was revealed on Tuesday evening. Shakir was listed as a DNP on both Monday and Tuesday, which led to questions regarding his absence. But on Tuesday, Shakir’s wife, Sayler, posted a photo to Instagram of the couple’s newborn baby girl, Sunny Haven, which quelled any uncertainty regarding his status. “11/17/25, Sunny Haven Shakir, you are oh so loved already,” posted Sayler to her IG account. The Bills wide receiver is at least the second Bills player this season to welcome a newborn into the world this season, joining long snapper Reid Ferguson, who celebrated the birth of his third child in September. Shakir has been a star for the Bills’ passing game this season, leading the team with 46 receptions and 454 yards receiving through Buffalo’s first 10 games of the season. His productive 2025 campaign comes on the heels of signing a lucrative contract extension this offseason, which will keep him with the Bills through the 2029 season. The Bills return to the practice field on Wednesday, their final day of preparation before they take on the Texans on Thursday in Houston. — Sign up for OnSI’s Free Buffalo Bills Newsletter —
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