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03-07-2025
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Florida Beats Out In-State Rival for 4-Star DL
Florida Beats Out In-State Rival for 4-Star DL originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After losing out on five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan to the Alabama Crimson Tide earlier in the day on Wednesday, the Florida Gators got some much-welcomed news a few hours later, as they landed a four-star defensive lineman. Advertisement Kendall Guervil, who is rated No. 9 among all class of 2026 recruits in the state of Florida and the 12th-best at his position in the country, per the Top 247 rankings, announced his commitment on Wednesday afternoon to head coach Billy Napier and UF through Rivals' Hayes Fawcett. Guervil was one of Florida's top targets in the 2026 class, as the Gators beat out both Florida State and Texas for the blue-chip's pledge. The 6-foot-5, 315-pound lineman from Fort Myers, Florida, becomes UF's eighth four-star commit in the 2026 class and the 15th overall. He is the second-highest rated commit in Florida's class, according to On3, coming in just behind cornerback CJ Bronaugh. Advertisement Guervil is also the third defensive lineman that has committed to Napier and the Gators in the class, with the other two being four-star JaReylan McCoy and three-star Jamir Perez. The Fort Myers High School star will join co-defensive coordinator Ron Roberts and defensive line coach Gerald Chapman in the trenches, a place where UF has flourished in recent years, and looks to be improving still. The Gators' defensive line ranks fourth in the nation for the position group in Pro Football Focus' 2025 preseason rankings. Florida Gators defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) and Florida Gators edge George Gumbs Jr. (34) tackle Samford Bulldogs quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.© Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images This is a huge pickup for Florida to begin the month of July after what was a fantastic June on the recruiting trail. Napier is not done, however, as UF still has several targets set to announce where they will play their college ball in the coming days and weeks. Advertisement With Guervil's commitment, it could be just the beginning of a monstrous month for the Gators' future. Related: SEC Rival Hands Florida Massive Recruiting Loss on Wednesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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01-07-2025
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Four-Star DL Tabs Florida in Top 3
Four-Star DL Tabs Florida in Top 3 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Gators have steadily been near the top of the 2026 recruiting rankings since the cycle began over a year ago. UF has 14 commits thus far in the class and is ranked No. 12 in 247Sports' team recruiting rankings. Advertisement Head coach Billy Napier isn't satisfied, however. He and the rest of Florida's staff are looking to load up their 2026 class before time runs out. One name UF is very high on right now is four-star defensive lineman Kendall Guervil. Guervil announced Friday through On3's Hayes Fawcett that he has narrowed down his recruitment to his top three schools, which includes Florida. 2026 defensive line recruit Kendall Guervil with Florida head coach Billy Napier247Sports Guervil is from Fort Myers, Florida, and has been a top target of Napier this summer. The 6-foot-4.5, 315-pound defensive lineman is the No. 9 recruit in the state of Florida and is ranked No. 12 at his position in the 2026 class, per 247Sports. Advertisement The other two schools Guervil included in his top three were Florida State and Texas. The Longhorns have seemed like the top team for Guervil, with two 247Sports writers logging crystal ball predictions for him to commit to Steve Sarkisian's squad. However, there is no reason to count the Gators out of the equation, as Guervil made a recent official visit to Florida on June 13. If UF is able to get a commitment from the Fort Myers High School star, it would be the third defensive line commit of Florida's 2026 class with the previous two being three-stars JaReylan McCoy and Jamir Perez. Napier and company are hoping Guervil chooses the Gators hat when he commits on July 2. Related: College Football Expert Says Florida is Most Important Program in 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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01-07-2025
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Florida Trending For Elite In-State Defensive Prospect
Florida Trending For Elite In-State Defensive Prospect originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Gators have officially thrown their hat into the race for 2026 four-star defensive lineman Kendall Guervil. Advertisement On3's Blake Alderman predicted Florida to win the race for Guervil on Monday. The defensive lineman will be picking between Florida, the Florida State Seminoles, and the Texas Longhorns on Wednesday. Florida already has the advantage of Guervil being in the same state, as he is a native of Fort Myers, Florida. He comes in at 6-foot-4.5, 315 pounds. Adding Guervil would give the Gators three defensive linemen from the 2026 class. Florida already has commitments from four-star defensive lineman JaReylan McCoy and three-star defensive lineman Jamir Perez. 2026 defensive line recruit Kendall Guervil with Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier. 247Sports The prospect is the No. 12 defensive lineman in the On3 Industry Rankings. Advertisement The On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine believes the race is between Florida and Texas. The Gators are leading at 63.4%, with Texas in second at 34.5%. Florida State has less than a one percent chance of landing the recruit. Florida's 2026 class is highlighted by four-star cornerback CJ Bronaugh, four-star receiver Marquez Daniel, McCoy and four-star receiver Justin Williams. The Gators recently had Guervil in town for an official visit on June 13. He has also taken official visits with Florida State (May 30), Texas (June 20), and the Georgia Bulldogs (June 6). Guervil is one of many good pieces of recruiting news Florida has received lately. The Gators were one of four finalists for four-star defensive lineman Preston Carey. Advertisement The program is also making good headway with five-star offensive tackle Kennedy Brown from the 2027 class. Brown is the top offensive tackle for his class. Related: Urban Meyer Makes Florida Gators Prediction Ahead of 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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28-06-2025
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Texas Named Predicted Landing Spot for Elite 2026 Prospect
Texas Named Predicted Landing Spot for Elite 2026 Prospect originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian secured a commitment from four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland over the weekend. Advertisement The Longhorns have another commitment coming from the same position soon. On Sunday, On3's Chad Simmons logged a prediction for Texas to land four-star defensive lineman Kendall Guervil. Guervil is a native of Fort Myers, Florida, and attends Fort Myers High School. He is listed at a whopping 6-foot-4.5, 315 pounds. He also holds offers from the Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes, USC Trojans and others. Guervil was in Austin for an official visit this weekend, as the Longhorns showcased multiple Lamborghinis for the recruits. Texas Longhorns head football coach Steve SarkisianAaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Guervil is the No. 12 defensive lineman and No. 14 Florida prospect in the On3 Industry Rankings for the 2026 class. Advertisement The On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine tabs Texas as the favorite for the prospect, giving the Longhorns the best chance to land him at 88.6%. The top prospect on campus this weekend was five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson. However, Texas insider Justin Wells believes the Longhorns have a lot of work to do in Atkinson's recruitment. Texas has the No. 12 overall 2026 recruiting class, according to On3 Sports. The class is led by five-star quarterback Dia Bell, four-star athlete Jermaine Bishop Jr., Cleveland and four-star defensive lineman Dylan Berymon. The Longhorns' first season in the SEC was a success, with the team reaching the SEC Championship Game and the 12-team College Football Playoff. Advertisement Texas lost to the Georgia Bulldogs 22-19 in overtime for the conference championship and was the No. 5 seed in the CFP. The Longhorns reached the semifinal of the playoff, losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes 28-14. Texas faces Ohio State in its season opener on August 30 with a Noon ET kickoff on Fox. Related: Texas' First Loss of 2025 College Football Season Predicted This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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24-06-2025
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Texas Trending to Land Another Four-Star DL for 2026
Texas Trending to Land Another Four-Star DL for 2026 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Texas Longhorns are recruiting well on the defensive side of the ball. In particular, the Longhorns are trending for several of the nation's top defensive linemen for 2026. Over the weekend, Texas received commitments from four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland and five-star edge Richard Wesley. The duo is now the two highest rated defensive players in Texas' class. Advertisement An expert recruiting prediction was also entered over the weekend in favor of Texas to land four-star defensive lineman Kendall Guervil. On3's Chad Simmons predicted the Longhorns to land Guervil with a 60% confidence level. Guervil is ranked the No. 12 defensive lineman and No. 14 overall prospect in Florida for the 2026 recruiting class, according to On3's industry ranking. In 2024, Guervil recorded 88 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles for Fort Myers High School. He's a multi-sport athlete that also excels in wrestling and weightlifting. Guervil took an official visit to Texas on June 20 and previously took official visits to Georgia, Florida and Florida State. He currently has a commitment date set for July 2. Advertisement "Coach Baker is a great coach and he has been recruiting me as hard as anyone. He came down to see me twice in the spring and I really like the way he coaches. Texas has done a lot of things right with me. I like how they recruit me, their defense is top notch and they can develop players. I like a lot about Texas," Guervil told On3. Texas currently has the No. 9 recruiting class in the nation. Related: Five-star EDGE Trenton Henderson Reveals Top Three Schools This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
