Florida’s Football Recruiting Shifts Beyond State Borders
Traditional hotbeds are adapting to a national recruiting landscape driven by name, image and likeness opportunities.
Jul 7, 2026
Person
Jatori Williams
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Jatori Williams across Football.
Stafford Willis Commits to Alabama Football, Bolstering 2027 Class
After an official visit, Willis announced his pledge to the University of Alabama, becoming the twelfth member of the 2027 recruiting class and the only offensive lineman committed so far.
Jun 24, 2026
Alabama Secures Commitment from Top Cornerback Braylen Gibbs, Boosting 2028 Class
Braylen Gibbs, a Knoxville native and former Vanderbilt commit, announced his pledge to Alabama after an unofficial visit, highlighting the Tide's continued dominance in early recruiting.
Jun 19, 2026
Alabama Secures Commitment from Top Running Back Tai Phillips for 2027 Class
Four-star prospect Tai Phillips, ranked No. 856 nationally and No. 17 in South Carolina, pledged to Alabama, becoming the second running back in the 2027 class after Nigel Newkirk.
Jun 8, 2026
Five-star EDGE Jaiden Bryant flips from LSU to Miami, propelling Hurricanes to No. 3
Jaiden Bryant, a five-star defensive end and the No. 19 overall prospect in the Class of 2027, announced his decommitment from LSU and pledged to the Miami Hurricanes, a move that vaults the program to the No. 3 spot in the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings.
Jun 4, 2026
Alabama Secures Commitment from Four-Star Running Back Nigel Newkirk for 2027 Class
Alabama's 2027 football recruiting class received a boost when four-star running back Nigel Newkirk announced his commitment after an official visit to Tuscaloosa.
May 31, 2026
Texas A&M Tops 2027 College Football Recruiting Rankings
Texas A&M's surge to the top of the 2027 recruiting class, led by Mike Elko's five‑star haul, signals a dramatic reshaping of conference dynamics, while Miami, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and others jostle for position.
May 26, 2026
Alabama Crimson Tide Eyes 2027 Recruiting Class Amid New Coaching Era
A deep look at Alabama’s 27 freshmen, key 2027 commitments and the rankings that signal a promising future.
May 22, 2026
Alabama Crimson Tide Secures Elite 2027 Recruiting Class
The Crimson Tide has landed top quarterback prospects Elijah Haven and Trent Seaborn, along with a cadre of four‑star tight ends and edge rushers, in a recruiting class that emphasizes positional pairings and builds on the legacy of Nick Saban.
May 20, 2026
Jatori Williams’ Commitment Decision Looms as FSU Eyes Top Interior Lineman
Four-star offensive lineman Jatori Williams has placed Florida State at the center of his recruitment, with a July 4 decision that could significantly impact the program's future.
May 15, 2026
Jatori Williams Sets May 22 Commitment, Final Six Schools Include Auburn
Four‑star offensive lineman Jatori Williams will announce his college commitment on May 22, revealing a final list that includes Auburn among six programs.
May 14, 2026
Jatori Williams Commits to Miami Hurricanes, Ending Recruitment Saga
On May 22, Jatori Williams, a top Alabama prospect, announced his college destination, favoring Miami over Florida State and other suitors.
May 14, 2026
Five-Star 2027 Offensive Lineman Jatori Williams Narrows College Choice to Six Programs
The 2027 four-star offensive lineman has trimmed his list to six schools, with Florida State emerging as a leading contender ahead of his public commitment.
May 13, 2026
Jatori Williams Locks in 2027 Commitment Date
Jatori Williams has announced that he will reveal his college choice on May 22, 2027, after a recruiting roller-coaster that included a decommit from Alabama and a sweep of the nation's top programs.
May 13, 2026
Jatori Williams Sets May 22, 2026 Commitment Date, Choosing Among Elite Programs
Four‑star recruit Jatori Williams has locked in a May 22, 2026 announcement for his college commitment, narrowing his choices to Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky and Miami.
May 13, 2026