Florida Football Recruiting: Meet Gators' 2013 Recruiting Class
Will Muschamp and his staff have put together a stellar 2013 recruiting class, and it's easily one of the best in the nation.
The Florida Gators have the potential to be a dominant team in the next few seasons, and many players from this class are going to be a huge part in that.
Florida was able to land a few elite recruits, but every recruit in this class has tremendous potential.
Let's meet the recruits that make up Florida's 2013 recruiting class.
Note: All information via 247Sports, ESPN RecruitingNation or Scout.com unless otherwise noted. Star rankings via the 247Sports interest list.
Jarran Reed
1 of 29Weight: 302 lbs.
Position: DT
Stars: 3-star
Hometown: Chatham, VA
Commit Date: 2/6 National Signing Day
Jay-Nard Bostwick
2 of 29Weight: 280 lbs.
Position: SDE
Stars: 4-star
School: West Centennial (FL)
Senior Stats: N/A
Other Finalists: Miami, Alabama
Commit Date: 2/6, 8:30 AM ET
Analysis:
Jay-Nard Bostwick is a very talented defensive end recruit, ranked No. 14 overall at his position, according to the 247Sports Composite. He's also a big state of Florida recruit, so he represents a big recruiting win for the Gators.
Kelvin Taylor
3 of 29Weight: 216 lbs.
Position: RB
Stars: 5-star
School: Glades Day High School (FL)
Other Finalists: Alabama, Miami
Commit Date: 2/18/12, Enrolled: 1/9/13
Analysis:
Simply put, Taylor has superstar potential, and he'll see the field right away for the Gators. He has terrific size and great speed. He's also ranked as the No. 2 overall running back in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He'll back up Matt Jones as a freshman, and he should get a ton of reps.
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Vernon Hargreaves III
4 of 29Weight: 185 lbs.
Position: CB
Stars: 5-star
School: Wharton High School (FL)
Other Finalists: South Florida
Commit Date: 7/26/12
Analysis:
Vernon Hargreaves III is going to be a superstar for Florida. He's a physical cornerback recruit who can play lock-down coverage, but he'll also be strong against the running game. He's the No. 1 cornerback recruit in the 2013 class (247Sports Composite). Hargreaves will challenge Loucheiz Purifoy and Jaylen Watkins for the corner spot across from Marcus Roberson. I believe he will win that starting job.
Alex Anzalone
5 of 29Weight: 232 lbs.
Position: OLB
Stars: 4-star
School: Wyomissing High School (PA)
Other Finalists: Notre Dame
Commit Date: 1/10/13, Enrolled: 1/11/13
Analysis:
Alex Anzalone represents a huge recruiting win for Florida. He was a Notre Dame commitment, but Florida was able to get him to flip, and he's going to be very good for the Gators. He has good size and is ranked as the No. 4 outside linebacker in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.
Daniel McMillian
6 of 29Weight: 220 lbs.
Position: OLB
Stars: 4-star
School: First Coast High School (FL)
Other Finalists: Ohio State
Commit Date: 2/2/12, Enrolled: 1/8/13
Analysis:
Daniel McMillian is one of the better linebacker recruits in the 2013 class, and he, along with Anzalone, should compete for backup time right away. McMillian has great size at 6'2'', 220 pounds, and he's the No. 5 ranked outside linebacker in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.
Matt Rolin
7 of 29Weight: 210 lbs.
Position: OLB
Stars: 4-star
School: Briar Woods High School (VA)
Other Finalists: South Carolina
Commit Date: 12/9/12, Enrolled: 1/7/13
Analysis:
The depth and talent at linebacker in this class is phenomenal, and Rolin is another big-time recruit for the Gators. He's a big player at 6'4'', 210 pounds, and he'll set himself apart with his speed. He runs a 4.60 40, according to 247Sports. Look for Rolin to take a redshirt in year one because of an injury.
Demarcus Robinson
8 of 29Weight: 196 lbs.
Position: WR
Stars: 4-star
School: Peach County High School (GA)
Senior Stats: 48 REC, 960 YD, 12 TD
Other Finalists: Clemson
Commit Date: 1/7/13, Enrolled: 1/8/13
Analysis:
Demarcus Robinson had a hard time making up his mind in regards to where he wanted to officially attend school, but in the end he picked and stuck with the Gators. He'll go down as a big recruiting win for Florida. Robinson has good size, he runs a 4.65 40 (247Sports) and he should be able to get onto the field as a freshman as either a starter or a valuable backup since he enrolled early.
Darious Cummings
9 of 29Weight: 301 lbs.
Position: DT
Stars: 4-star
School: East Mississippi Community College, Astronaut High School (FL)
Other Finalists: Ole Miss
Commit Date: 11/18/12, Enrolled: 1/7/13
Analysis:
Darious Cummings is a big JUCO defensive tackle pickup for the Gators. He has tremendous size at 6'2'', 301 pounds, and he should be able to work his way into the rotation at either tackle spot in his first season. The fact that he enrolled early should help him learn the system and scheme, and I expect he'll be an important backup behind Dominique Easley and Leon Orr.
Joey Ivie
10 of 29Weight: 265 lbs.
Position: SDE
Stars: 3-star
School: Pasco High School (FL)
Other Finalists: Georgia, Clemson, Auburn
Commit Date: 6/16/12, Enrolled: 1/9/13
Analysis:
Joey Ivie is a very big recruit, and he'll be a very interesting option at defensive end moving forward. His size will allow him to play strong against the run, and he should be a good backup in his first few seasons. Eventually look for Ivie to compete for major playing time.
Trenton Brown
11 of 29Weight: 350 lbs.
Position: OT
Stars: 3-star
School: Georgia Military College, Westover High School (GA)
Other Finalists: Oklahoma, Florida State
Commit Date: 12/9/12, Signed: 12/19/12
Analysis:
Trenton Brown is a huge offensive tackle recruit at 6'8'', 350 pounds. With D.J. Humphries most likely getting the starter's nod at left tackle, look for Brown to compete for the backup spot. Brown is ranked as the No. 2 JUCO offensive tackle, according to the 247Sports Composite. He'll be a big addition in the spring for Florida.
Marcell Harris
12 of 29Weight: 209 lbs.
Position: S
Stars: 4-star
School: Dr. Phillips High School (FL)
Senior Stats: 93 TCK, 3 INT, 4 FF
Other Finalists: Florida State, Oklahoma, Texas
Commit Date: 11/29/12
Analysis:
Marcell Harris will be in the running for the starting safety spot right away for the Gators. With Matt Elam and Josh Evans moving on, both starting positions will be open. Harris has great size at 6'1'', 209 pounds, and he should be able to challenge to start right away. He's the No. 10 ranked safety in the 2013 class (247Sports Composite).
Keanu Neal
13 of 29Weight: 200 lbs.
Position: S
Stars: 4-star
School: South Sumter High School (FL)
Other Finalists: Auburn, Clemson
Commit Date: 2/18/12
Analysis:
Keanu Neal is another very talented safety recruit, and he'll compete with Marcell Harris for one of the starting jobs as a freshman. He may end up being a very important sub in his first season, but eventually he has starter potential. Neal is a big safety recruit, and he runs a 4.40 40, according to 247Sports.
Ahmad Fulwood
14 of 29Weight: 200 lbs.
Position: WR
Stars: 4-star
School: Bishop Kenny High School (FL)
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: 4/7/12
Analysis:
Ahmad Fulwood has he potential to be a big-time deep threat for the Gators. He has great size at 6'4'', 200 pounds, and he runs a 4.47 40, according to 247Sports. Look for Fulwood to compete for reps with Latroy Pittman, Andre Debose and Demarcus Robinson. He could end up being a star from this class.
Caleb Brantley
15 of 29Weight: 308 lbs.
Position: DT
Stars: 4-star
School: Crescent City High School (FL)
Other Finalists: Florida State
Commit Date: 1/5/13
Analysis:
Caleb Brantley is another defensive recruit with star potential for Florida. He's 6'3'', 308 pounds, and he's the No. 9 ranked defensive tackle in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports composite. He's talented enough to work himself into the rotation at nose tackle as a freshman, and he'll challenge to be the No. 2 guy on the depth chart there.
Jordan Sherit
16 of 29Weight: 240 lbs.
Position: WDE
Stars: 4-star
School: Hillsborough High School (FL)
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: 7/28/12
Analysis:
Sherit is a player to keep an eye on in the next few years. At 6'4'', 240 pounds, he has good size for a weak-side defensive end, and he's very quick. He runs a 4.70 40, according to 247Sports. He should be able to see the field as a very good special teams player right away, but in time he could challenge for time at defensive end.
Alvin Bailey
17 of 29Weight: 175 lbs.
Position: WR
Stars: 4-star
School: Armwood High School (FL)
Other Finalists: UCF, Michigan, Florida State, Notre Dame
Commit Date: 9/1/12
Analysis:
Alvin Bailey represents a big in-state recruiting win for the Gators, and he has great potential as a wideout. He's the No. 22 wide receiver in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite, so he'll be a very important depth player right away. In time, he could be a very productive receiver for Florida.
Nick Washington
18 of 29Weight: 182 lbs.
Position: S
Stars: 4-star
School: Trinity Christian Academy (FL)
Senior Stats: 48 TCK, 3 INT, 1 FF, 1 FR
Other Finalists: Ole Miss, Clemson, Florida State
Commit Date: 2/18/12
Analysis:
Nick Washington is going to add some great depth to the safety position for Florida—and that's much-needed depth, may I add. He has great speed (4.40 40, according to 247Sports), and he should be an important special teams player right away for the Gators. In time, he'll be a big sub in the Gators secondary.
Antonio Riles
19 of 29Weight: 265 lbs.
Position: SDE
Stars: 3-star
School: Archer High School (GA)
Other Finalists: Louisville, Michigan State, Tennessee
Commit Date: 7/27/12
Analysis:
Antonio Riles has very good size for a strong-side defensive end at 6'4'', 265 pounds. He's also a big state of Georgia recruit for the Gators. Riles could consider a redshirt year to gain an extra season of eligibility, but either way he'll be a big option at defensive end in a few seasons.
Roderick Johnson
20 of 29Weight: 315 lbs.
Position: OG
Stars: 3-star
School: American Heritage-Boca-Delray High (FL)
Other Finalists: UCF, Florida State, Auburn
Commit Date: 12/9/12
Analysis:
Roderick Johnson has elite size for a guard at 6'5'', 315 pounds, and he'll eventually be able to compete for a starting spot with the Gators. Right now, Max Garcia and Jon Halipio should be the starters, but look for Johnson to compete for Halipio's spot once he moves on.
Adam Lane
21 of 29Weight: 215 lbs.
Position: RB
Stars: 3-star
School: Winter Haven High School (FL)
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: 1/21/12
Analysis:
Adam Lane is a big, compact running back at 5'8'', 215 pounds. He's the No. 22 running back recruit in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite, so he has a very bright future. In time, he could develop into a very productive short-yardage back, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him utilized in goal-line situations. He could also be used as a good lead blocker. Lane brings a lot of options to the table for Florida.
Cameron Dillard
22 of 29Weight: 290 lbs.
Position: C/OG
Stars: 3-star
School: Canton High School (MI)
Other Finalists: Florida State
Commit Date: 4/9/12
Analysis:
Cameron Dillard is ranked as a guard, but he can also play center. His versatility makes him a very important recruit for the Gators, and in time he could play a huge role on Florida's offensive line. He'll be a very valuable backup as a freshman if he doesn't take a redshirt season. With John Harrison and Kyle Koehne in front of him on the depth chart, though, a redshirt year could be a smart option.
Jarrad Davis
23 of 29Weight: 210 lbs.
Position: OLB
Stars: 3-star
School: Camden County High School (GA)
Other Finalists: Auburn, Ole Miss
Commit Date: 12/15/12
Analysis:
Jarrad Davis is a big recruit for Florida, especially considering the fact that the Gators were able to flip him away from Auburn. He has good measurables at 6'2'', 210 pounds, and in time he could be a good option at outside linebacker. He'll have to work his way onto the field as a special teams player most likely.
Chris Thompson
24 of 29Weight: 165 lbs.
Position: WR
Stars: 3-star
School: Gainesville High School (FL)
Other Finalists: Florida Atlantic
Commit Date: 7/30/12
Analysis:
Marqui Hawkins
25 of 29Weight: 194 lbs.
Position: WR
Stars: 3-star
School: Garver High School (GA)
Other Finalists: Auburn, Clemson
Commit Date: 5/14/12
Analysis:
Marqui Hawkins has great potential, and he'll be a valuable rotational player for the Gators at wide receiver in time. He has good size at 6'1'', 194 pounds, and he projects to be an important depth player.
Octavius Jackson
26 of 29Weight: 280 lbs.
Position: OG
Stars: 3-star
School: Colquitt County High School (GA)
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: 8/3/12
Analysis:
Max Staver
27 of 29Weight: 238 lbs.
Position: QB
Stars: 3-star
School: Brentwood High School (TN)
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: 6/18/12
Analysis:
Johnny Townsend
28 of 29Johnny Townsend is the No. 2 punter in the 2013 class according to the 247Sports Composite and he choose to flip from Ohio State and sign with Florida the day after national signing day.
Trevon Young
29 of 29Weight: 265 lbs.
Position: OT
Stars: 3-star
School: Braden River High School (FL)
Other Finalists: FIU, FAU, Iowa State, Purdue, Western Kentucky
Commit Date: 2/7/13
Analysis:
Trevon Young is a big 3-star offensive tackle prospect at 6'5'', 265 pounds. He has committed to Florida a few days after national singing day and is another good in-state addition to the class.
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