17. Florida Gators Top impact newcomers: S R.J. Moten (Michigan transfer), QB Graham Mertz (Wisconsin transfer), DL Cam'Ron Jackson (Memphis transfer), OG Knijeah Harris (No. 209 recruit) 2023 recruiting class ranking finish: 12th The departure of Anthony Richardson to the NFL and the name, image and likeness (NIL) fallout with ESPN 300 Jaden Rashada left an unsettled vacancy at QB. That role will very likely be filled by a former four-star prospect via the portal. Onetime Ohio State signee Jack Miller III was in the program last season, and he battles new transfer Graham Mertz. While no starter has been named, Mertz brings more experience as a multiyear starter at Wisconsin. A high three-star signee by Memphis in the 2020 cycle, Jackson was a nice DL addition, as he is an active big man who can command attention and help those around him. Another key addition to the Gators' defense is Moten, who started 15 games and made two CFP appearances for Michigan. Long-term overview: Talent is there. The Gators signed a strong class that includes likely early contributors and long-term help. Four-star Jordan Castell showed promising signs in the spring and could be in the rotation in the secondary with 2022 five-star Kamari Wilson. A healthy Eugene Wilson III will be tough to keep on the sideline, and WR Andy Jean is showing flashes of a player who could quickly get in the mix. ESPN 300 interior OL Harris comes ready to step in from Florida's IMG Academy and looks poised to grab a starting role, if not at least be a key contributor up front. College football instant-impact newcomer rankings: Schools with the top transfers and freshmen combined
2. Miami Hurricanes 3. Florida State Seminoles 4. LSU Tigers 8. Auburn Tigers 11. Ole Miss Rebels 13. Arkansas Razorbacks 14. Kentucky Wildcats 16. Tennessee Volunteers 22. Georgia Bulldogs 23. Alabama Crimson Tide
Yep the two teams the least in need of transfer help. They only took positions they really needed as a trfr. UF needed a LOT more.
It certainly felt like our incoming transfers addressed areas of need. OL and DL lineman plus LB. Didn’t get a hot-name at QB. But I still have to wonder if UF really is competitive with NIL. And like others, speculate that CBN went all-in on McCall.
These days, you can't really "lose" a player until he has signed and enrolled. "Commitment" means zero to these recruits. A "commitment" can change with a silly-ass teenager's flippant morning tweet. The way I look at it these days, you can't really lose 'em until you have 'em onboard, especially under the NIL non-amateur environment.
