May 25, 2026, 2:21 p.m. ET
As official visit season heats up for college football programs around the country, On3/Rivals graded the Florida Gators‘ 2027 recruiting class. New head coach Jon Sumrall and the program were applauded for their rapid national ascension as the team rides a wave of momentum, carrying them as high as No. 4 in ESPN’s recruiting rankings.
The Gators’ offensive line haul is emphasized as the biggest strength of this class for Florida. The unit is led by five-star offensive tackle Maxwell Hiller, top-ranked center Peyton Miller and four-star offensive tackle Elijah Hutchenson.
Sumrall has crafted a recruiting blueprint that prioritizes the trenches. Strength along the line of scrimmage is crucial if the Gators want to return to viability in the SEC, a conference that boasts elite up front. Four-star running back Andrew Beard and quarterback Davin Davidson are also mentioned as foundational pieces for the Orange and Blue as the program stacks coveted talent on the edge and behind center.
Official visit season is seen as a pivotal period for programs looking to improve their catch. For Florida, it’s a time frame that can catapult an already impressive class into top-three territory.
Position grades according to On3/RivalsQuarterback: A+David Davidson (4-star) | Sarasota, FloridaNeed a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Running back: B-Andrew Beard (4-star) | Bogart, GeorgiaWide receiver: ATramond Collins (4-star) | Cottondale, FloridaAnthony Jennings (4-star) | Fort Lauderdale, FloridaElias Pearl (4-star) | Port Charlotte, FloridaTight End: BJackson Ballinger (3-star) | Centerburg, OhioTommy Douglas (3-star) | Princeton, New JerseyOffensive Line: A-Maxwell Hiller (5-star) | Coatesville, PennsylvaniaPeyton Miller (4-star) | Anna, TexasElijah Hutchenson (4-star) | Roanoke, Virginia
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