One of the prospects who clearly stood out among the throng of high school football players at the Swamp on Friday night was the who actually stood out above the crowd. Monster tight end Cameron Clear (6-6, 265, Memphis, Tenn./Central) certainly made an impression on the field of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, drawing the interest of Urban Meyer, who made sure to walk over and greet #224 during warm-ups, not even waiting until the real work of Florida's Friday Night Lights elite prospect camp began.
Clear followed up that performance in Gainesville with a solid showing at the Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 tournament in Lake Buena Vista, where he made an impact at tight end for Team Southwest. Despite being a late addition to the roster on Sunday, Clear proved to be a big target, who showed good hands and athleticism for his size. He didn't get a ton of opportunities during the event, but he did make it count when his number was called.
Overall, it had to be considered a successful trip for Clear, who managed to earn a verbal offer from the Gators, on the basis of his showing in Gainesville. After staying in Gainesville for an extra day on Saturday and meeting with the coaching staff, Florida officially jumped into the Cameron Clear sweepstakes.
"Coach Meyer just told me they wanted me," Clear said of the offer he picked up from the Gators this weekend.
It was enough to propel the Gators into the mix on Clear's list of top schools for the time being.
"Right now I like Alabama, Duke, Florida, Ole Miss and Tennessee (in no particular order)," Clear said of his current favorites.
There is no timetable currently set for Clear to narrow down his list or make a decision. But if his first impressions of Florida are any indication, the Gators could be strongly in the mix to land his commitment from here on out.
"I love it," Clear said of Gainesville. "I feel like I could live here for college."
However, the big catch for Clear? Florida would prefer to bring him as an offensive tackle, the position he will likely end up at in college. Clear, of course, would like a shot at tight end. But for now, the Gators are very much in the mix, and will receive an official visit from the talented Tennessee if things stand as they currently do.
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