Overview
- Florida’s class, which added OT Elijah Hutcheson and safety Kailib Dillard on Tuesday within two hours, rose to No. 6 in Rivals’ team rankings and reached 12 verbal commitments.
- Four-star tackle Elijah Hutcheson, ranked No. 91 nationally by Rivals, chose the Gators over Clemson, Vanderbilt, and Virginia Tech.
- Hutcheson is Florida’s third offensive lineman in the 2027 group, joining five-star interior lineman Maxwell Hiller and four-star Peyton Miller.
- Recruits cited Florida’s player development, daily competition, and strong relationships with Trautwein and head coach Jon Sumrall after spring visits in Gainesville.
- Kailib Dillard, a safety from Tulsa, picked Florida over Georgia and Oregon, becoming the first safety in the class as the staff lines up more summer official visits.