It's another important official visit weekend in The Swamp!  Beginning Thursday, the Florida Gators will host 11 official visitors over the next

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As the Florida Gators prepare to host 11 official visitors this weekend, it’s worth revisiting what these recruits have said about the Gators leading

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What this weekend’s Florida Gators official visitors have said about UF

As the official visit season continues, the Florida Gators will welcome the next wave of prospects to campus this weekend. The Gators have already

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Five-Star Spotlight, Commitment Candidates, and Recruiting Battles: Inside Florida's Visitor List

Another important week is on deck for the Florida Gators' recruiting efforts.  As of now, the Gators are expected to host 13 official visitors from

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Early intel on Florida's second wave of official visitors

The Florida Gators are set to host another wave of official visitors this weekend in Gainesville. As of Tuesday, UF's staff is expecting 13 prospects

Florida Gators weekend OV position breakdown: Wide receiver

The Florida Gators still have several months to finish out the 2027 recruiting cycle, but the foundation of the class is already taking shape.

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Grading the Florida Gators 2027 recruiting haul entering official visit season

Florida's new staff was able to salvage a top-15 recruiting class in 2026 after some hellacious work by Jon Sumrall and Co., securing some nice

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Florida Gators loading up on blue-chip talent in the 2027 class

How are the Florida Gators recruiting inside the Sunshine State during the first full cycle under new football coach Jon Sumrall? So far, the answer

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Ahead of the start of official visits, the Florida Gators have 16 verbal commitments in their 2027 class. The last several months have been kind to

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If everything went right: Projecting Florida’s dream finish to the 2027 cycle

After leading for the last several months, Port Charlotte (Fla.) 4-star wide receiver Elias Pearl committed to the Florida Gators this week. Despite

The recruiting battle Florida had to survive to land 4-star wide receiver Elias Pearl

The 2027 cycle is loaded with elite wide receiver prospects.  Some of the nation's top recruits are pass-catchers and there's a surplus of

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Top wide receiver recruits in the 2027 Rivals300 rankings

Florida's new coaching staff has flexed its muscles early on the recruiting trail in the 2027 cycle, and the Gators are putting together a monster

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Florida Gators up to 11 blue-chip commitments after latest addition

The Florida Gators' run of verbal commitments hasn't slowed down ahead of the start of official visits. UF's latest addition came on Tuesday

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Who could be next to commit to the Florida Gators?

The Florida Gators continued their strong run on the recruiting trail on Tuesday, as Port Charlotte (Fla.) 4-star wide receiver Elias Pearl announced

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The deeper you dive into Elias Pearl’s game, the more dangerous it looks

The Florida Gators are building an impressive haul at wide receiver in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Port Charlotte (Fla.) 4-star wide receiver Elias

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Wide receiver targets to track following 4-star Elias Pearl's commitment to UF

The Florida Gators have landed one of the top playmakers in the Sunshine State with a commitment from Port Charlotte (Fla.) High 4-star wide receiver

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4-star WR Elias Pearl commits to Florida Gators

Earlier this year, Elias Pearl emerged as one of the top wide receivers in the country.  The Port Charlotte (Fla.) standout exploded on the camp and

Florida lands Top 100 WR Elias Pearl: 'They have been my dream school growing up'

On Tuesday afternoon, social media reacted quickly after the Florida Gators landed 4-star Port Charlotte (Fla.) wide receiver Elias

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Recruiting world reacts to Florida landing another 4-star WR in Elias Pearl

The Florida Gators have been on a consistent run of commitments in the 2027 cycle in the last few months. The staff will have a chance to add another

Previewing decision day for 4-star WR Elias Pearl

Summer is upon us and several schools are closing in on many of their top targets. We have the latest in Wiltfong Whiparound.  Michigan is on a

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With Tuesday’s decision quickly approaching for 4-star wide receiver Elias Pearl, Florida continues trending in a positive direction heading into the

Intel on Florida and 4-star WR Elias Pearl ahead of Tuesday's commitment

The Florida Gators have momentum in the 2027 class, but there are still several major targets who could define head coach Jon Sumrall’s first

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Port Charlotte (Fla.) teammates Elias Pearl and Logan Flaherty are set to be one of the Sunshine State's most dynamic passing duos this fall.   But

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Teammates Elias Pearl, Logan Flaherty set to commit Tuesday on Rivals YouTube channel

Florida added another important piece to its 2027 recruiting class on Friday with the commitment of defensive lineman Cain Van Norden, giving the

Who could become the next Florida Gators commit?

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Elias Pearl is very similar to how Deebo Samuel looked in high school. Both were around the same size (185 pounds) with similar movement patterns, ability after the catch, and a sneaky large catch radius. Samuel would go on to gain mass while in college, but at there are striking similarities at the same stage. 

Versatile wide receiver who is both a YAC monster and technician. Measured in at 5-foot-10, 183 pounds with plus length (6-foot-5 wing-span) at the Rivals Camp in Miami coming out of his junior season. Tested as a top athlete at the Rivals Camp, ripping off a 4.5-second 40-yard dash, a 10 foot broad jump and 32.4-inch vertical. Turned in a breakout junior season, accounting for over 1,300 yards and 24 touchdowns from scrimmage. Has outstanding foundational movement skills with impressive lower body flexibility. Able to easily stack corners off the line with his acceleration and long stride. Long arms for his frame pair with coordination to result in a wide catch radius. A natural hands catcher who shows high-end ball-tracking skills to locate the football over his shoulder. One of the more dangerous wide receiver prospects after the catch in the 2027 cycle. Dynamic with the ball in his hands and maximizes yards after the catch. A slasher in space, quickly cutting to make defenders miss. Slips out of arm tackles and fights through contact. Shows his ability with the ball in his hands as a return man, taking back three kicks as a junior.  May not have prototypical height, but has the skills to play all over the formation. A competitive player who makes key plays in big moments of games. Well-rounded skill set and versatility give him one of the highest floors of 2027 wide receiver prospects.

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