Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Recruiting News & Notes, 9/17

– Florida RB Dalvin Cook took a visit to Texas over the weekend. Just in time to see what could be the last vestiges of the Mack Brown era as the Longhorns dropped a 44-23 decision to Ole Miss. Both Texas and USC have continued to try and position themselves with Cook, and it appears both will end up getting official visits from the five-star back. Still, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of concern from the UF perspective with anything Cook is doing. For now, at least.

– On Sunday night, we discussed the continued role of Nick Washington and Ahmad Fulwood in the recruiting game for Florida. 2014 UF pledge Quincy Wilson has also followed in those footsteps and been an active presence in the recruitments of Ermon Lane and Chris Lammons as well. Now, C'yontai Lewis appears to be making a move on this front as well.

Lewis, has gotten to know McAdory (Ala.) lineman Cory Thomas through their shared recruitments (both have been pursued heavily by both Florida and Mississippi State.) Now, he's making an interesting prediction as to where Thomas will end up:


Long thought to be a Mississippi State lean, Thomas has since backed away from the stance. With the Bulldogs rough start to the season, perhaps Florida is looking like a much more attractive option for the 6-foot-6, 270-pound prospect?

– Last week, we took a look at offensive line recruiting for Florida, and what direction the Gators might decide to go in, in the wake of Benjamin Knox's de-commitment. The JUCO route would make a lot of sense for UF at this point, and former FSU/Notre Dame lineman Jordan Prestwood is playing out at Arizona Western C.C., apparently in position to enroll in January with three years of eligibility remaining. Prestwood was named in the above-linked piece as the #1 prospect on the list in line to get an offer. Well, guess what? The 6-foot-6, 310-pound prospect picked up tenders from Cal, Ole Miss and (gasp!) Florida State on Monday. Could the Gators be next to jump into the mix for the Plant City product?

– Going back to Tuesday's update on Florida stands with the Class of 2015, one of top corners on the board has cut his list to 10. Tyrek Cole (5-11, 170, Miramar) is one of the top three corners on the board for UF among the junior class. The Gators are clearly making him a priority, and he seems to be returning the favor at the moment:


– Lastly, a quick update on the top remaining prospects on the board for Florida. Amended to 9/17. Not many changes, although there have been a few additions (former TCU DT commit Zaycoven Henderson and Louisiana LB prospect Kenny Young among them.)

1. DB Jamal Adams
2. DE Lorenzo Carter 
3. DB Adoree' Jackson
4. OL David Sharpe
5. WR Travis Rudolph
6. LB Dwight Williams
7. DE Lorenzo Featherston
8. DE Cory Thomas
9. RB Bo Scarbrough (Alabama)
10. TE Deandre Goolsby
11. RB Joe Mixon
12. DB Jalen Tabor
13. OL Jordan Sims
14. WR Artavis Scott (Clemson)
15. DT Thomas Holley  
16. OL Damien Mama
17. LB: Raekwon McMillan
18. DE Da'Shawn Hand 
19. LB Clifton Garrett
20. DE Richard Yeargin (Notre Dame)
21. DT Zaycoven Henderson
22. LB Nyles Morgan
23. DE Dewayne Hendrix
24. DE Jacob Pugh (Florida State)
25. OL Trevor Darling (Miami)
26. DT Davon Godchaux
27. DE Malik McDowell
28. WR Josh Malone 
29. DT Gerald Willis 
30. RB Leonard Fournette
31. WR Speedy Noil 
32. DT Anthony Moten 
33. LB Kenny Young
34. WR Johnnie Dixon
35. DB Marlon Humphrey
36. DT Jarran Reed
37. RB Tony James
38. DE Rohan Blackwood (Wisconsin)
39. TE Ravian Pierce
40. RB Cortavious Givens
41. DT Jeremy Patterson
42. TE Montez Sweat
43. DT Daniel Cage
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