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Jon Sumrall, Florida Gators rolling on recruiting trail with addition of elite QB

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated Apr 9, 2026 9:08 PM ET

The Florida Gators have to feel like they're building something special as part of Jon Sumrall's first recruiting class.

On Wednesday, the Gators picked up a massive commitment from five-star offensive lineman Maxwell Hiller. According to the 247Sports Composite, Hiller is the No. 4 overall recruit in the country. He chose Sumrall and the Gators over Alabama, Ohio State and Tennessee.

A day later, it's being reported that one of the top quarterback recruits in the country will be joining the Gators.

On Thursday, Davin Davidson, a four-star quarterback from Sarasota, Florida, committed to the Gators.

“This one just felt different,” Davidson told Rivals regarding his decision. “It started last year when I went to Florida four or five times. I liked it with the old staff too. Then every time I was around Florida, it felt natural. It felt like where I’m supposed to be. The more I visited, the more it felt like home.”

BREAKING: Four-Star QB Davin Davidson has Committed to Florida, he tells me for @Rivals⁰
The 6’6 215 QB from Sarasota, FL chose the Gators over Auburn, Georgia, and Kentucky

“History repeats itself…Gator Nation, See you at the top!”https://t.co/hiW5oUWr1I pic.twitter.com/eHK17jGKzq
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 9, 2026

This is a big recruiting win for Sumrall and the Gators, especially when considering the fact that Davidson is one of the top recruits from the state.

Florida Gators get big in-state recruiting win

In-state recruiting is crucial at Florida, especially because Mario Cristobal has the Miami Hurricanes humming and the Florida State Seminoles are never too far away from being a powerhouse.

To that point, Miami was one of the other programs in the running in this one. The Georgia Bulldogs had a shot, too.

Davidson is ranked as the No. 13 quarterback in the 2027 class and the No. 15 overall player from the talent-laden state of Florida, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

He led his high school, Cardinal Mooney, to a state title this past season while throwing for 2,360 yards and 23 touchdowns compared to six interceptions.

“They showed me I was a priority — not just showed me, but told me,” Davidson said of the Gators. “At junior day, I got to see the new staff and players in person, and the energy stood out. Everybody looked like they wanted to be there.”

He's now Florida's fifth 2027 commitment.

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