{"id":283899,"date":"2026-05-25T18:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/283899\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T18:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:46:08","slug":"rivals-grades-floridas-2027-recruiting-class-as-ov-season-looms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/283899\/","title":{"rendered":"Rivals grades Florida&#8217;s 2027 recruiting class as OV season looms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As official visit season heats up for college football programs around the country, On3\/Rivals graded the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/college-sports\/sec\/florida\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Florida Gators;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Florida Gators&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Florida Gators<\/a>&#8216; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/teams\/florida-gators\/news\/grading-the-florida-gators-2027-recruiting-haul-entering-official-visit-season\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2027 recruiting class;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;2027 recruiting class&quot;}\" class=\"link \">2027 recruiting class<\/a>. 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/florida-rises-elite-level-espns-211346576.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:ESPN&#039;s recruiting rankings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;ESPN&#039;s recruiting rankings&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ESPN&#8217;s recruiting rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Gators&#8217; offensive line haul is emphasized as the biggest strength of this class for <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/ncaaf\/teams\/florida-gators\/3472\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Florida;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Florida&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Florida<\/a>. The unit is led by five-star offensive tackle Maxwell Hiller, top-ranked center Peyton Miller and four-star offensive tackle Elijah Hutchenson.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Official visit season is seen as a pivotal period for programs looking to improve their catch. For Florida, it&#8217;s a time frame that can catapult an already impressive class into top-three territory.<\/p>\n<p>Position grades according to On3\/RivalsQuarterback: A+<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">David Davidson (4-star) | Sarasota, Florida<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Running back: B-<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Andrew Beard (4-star) | Bogart, Georgia<\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver: A<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Tramond Collins (4-star) | Cottondale, Florida<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Anthony Jennings (4-star) | Fort Lauderdale, Florida<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Elias Pearl (4-star) | Port Charlotte, Florida<\/p>\n<p>Tight End: B<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Jackson Ballinger (3-star) | Centerburg, Ohio<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Tommy Douglas (3-star) | Princeton, New Jersey<\/p>\n<p>Offensive Line: A-<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Maxwell Hiller (5-star) | Coatesville, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Peyton Miller (4-star) | Anna, Texas<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Elijah Hutchenson (4-star) | Roanoke, Virginia<\/p>\n<p>Follow us\u00a0<a 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drawing national recognition;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Florida football&#039;s 2027 recruiting class drawing national recognition&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Florida football&#8217;s 2027 recruiting class drawing national recognition<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As official visit season heats up for college football programs around the country, On3\/Rivals graded the Florida 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