Florida Recruiting 2015: Latest News, Rumors and Commit Updates
With the hire of new head coach Jim McElwain, the Florida Gators are set to be one of the busiest teams in the country on the recruiting trail heading toward national signing day.
The Gators currently have seven commitments in their 2015 class, per 247Sports.
Here's a look at the latest news, top targets and commits for the Gators.
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Sunday, Jan. 25
Florida picked up its ninth commitment for the 2015 class when 3-star linebacker Rayshad Jackson pledged to the Gators, according to ESPN's Derek Tyson.
Jackson selected Florida over offers from Arkansas and FIU.
His pledge is only the second commitment since Jim McElwain took over as the Gators head coach, and it gives the Gators some much-needed momentum heading down the stretch toward national signing day.
Top Targets and Commitments
| Martez Ivey | OT | 5-Star (1) | Apopka HS (Apopka, FL) | Uncommitted |
| Byron Cowart | DE | 5-Star (4) | Armwood HS (Seffner, FL) | Uncommitted |
| CeCe Jefferson | DE | 5-Star (5) | Baker County Senior HS (Glen Saint Mary, FL) | Uncommitte d |
| Jeffery Holland | LB | 4-Star (88) | Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, FL) | Uncommitted |
| Ryan Davis | WR | 4-Star (215) | Lakewood HS (St. Petersburg, FL) | Uncommitted |
| Antonio Callaway | WR | 3-Star (338) | Booker T. Washington HS (Miami, FL) | Uncommitted |
| Derrick Dillon | ATH | 4-Star (163) | Pine HS (Franklinton, LA) | Committed |
| Tyler Jordan | OC | 3-Star (364) | Bishop Kenny HS (Jacksonville, FL) | Committed |
| Brandon Sandifer | OG | 3-Star (516) | Northside HS (Warner Robins, GA) | Committed |
| Daniel Imatorbhebhe | TE | 3-Star (702) | North Gwinnett HS (Suwanee, GA) | Committed |
| Kalif Jackson | WR | 3-Star (725) | Fletcher HS (Neptune Beach, FL) | Committed |
| Mike Horton | OT | 3-Star (737) | Lakeside HS (Atlanta, GA) | Committed |
| Camrin Knight | TE | 3-Star (777) | Lincoln HS (Tallahassee, FL) | Committed |
| Andrew Ivie | DT | 3-Star (909) | Pasco HS (Dade City, FL) | Committed |
| Rayshad Jackson | LB | 3-Star (1793) | Norland HS (Miami, FL) | Committed |
Tuesday, Dec. 16
The first commitment of the Jim McElwain era at Florida is in as 3-star tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe announced his pledge to the Gators.
"— Daniel Imatorbhebhe (@_bhex2) December 16, 2014"
The 6'4", 227-pounder can also be flexed out as a jumbo wide receiver. This news likely means that the Gators will be major players for Daniel's younger brother Josh, who is a 4-star receiver in the 2016 class.
Imatorbhebhe is the eighth commitment for the Gators in the 2015 cycle.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Florida and California are the final two choices for 3-star tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe, according to GatorBait's Luke Stampini.
The 6'4", 227-pounder is an early enrollee, which means his decision should come soon.
Landing the one-time Missouri pledge would be a big addition to the Gators class, especially considering that his brother Josh is a stud receiver in the 2016 class.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
McElwain has hit the ground running in his first week as the new leader of the Gators program. On Tuesday, he focused on the Tampa area—which has been a hotbed for the Florida program over the years.
Per ESPN's Derek Tyson, 5-star defensive end Byron Cowart, 4-star running back Ray-Ray McCloud and Auden Tate were among the prospects McElwain was slated to visit with.
While McElwain is still in the infant stages of rebuilding the Gators program, he's off to a good start in creating a buzz and capturing the attention of recruits in the 2015 cycle.
Recruit ratings and information courtesy of 247Sports unless otherwise noted.
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