Gator's 2024-25 Recruiting / Portal

[instaGATOR]

Portal Closed on Dec 28th,,, well sorta, cause there are some exceptions....
This article tells you the how, why, and when on the portal.
https://www.si.com/college/florida/...his-means-for-the-florida-gators-01jg76tmv62q

Napier - "We want to add a couple more players to our team, some positions in particular."

Since Napier's statement, Florida has added 3 total players thus from the portal, filling positions of need including WR with J. Michael Sturdivant from UCLA, backup QB with Deshawn Purdie from Charlotte and EDGE Kofi Asare from UMASS. The Gators also made an addition to its specialists room with former Michigan punter Tommy Doman committing on Dec. 13.

With the young guys returning, they might also want some veteran portal help with these: RT, NT, S, CB

 

[Gator Fever]

Portal Closed on Dec 28th,,, well sorta, cause there are some exceptions....
This article tells you the how, why, and when on the portal.
https://www.si.com/college/florida/...his-means-for-the-florida-gators-01jg76tmv62q

Napier - "We want to add a couple more players to our team, some positions in particular."

Since Napier's statement, Florida has added 3 total players thus from the portal, filling positions of need including WR with J. Michael Sturdivant from UCLA, backup QB with Deshawn Purdie from Charlotte and EDGE Kofi Asare from UMASS. The Gators also made an addition to its specialists room with former Michigan punter Tommy Doman committing on Dec. 13.

With the young guys returning, they might also want some veteran portal help with these: RT, NT, S, CB

We definitely need to pick up an offensive tackle.

 

[gatordad3]

We definitely need to pick up an offensive tackle.

Wishful thinking on my part, but I can't imagine Jordan Seaton being happy put there in that cesspool state of Colorado, especially with a garbage coach like Deion. He'll be in total rebuild mode or leave that cesspool that's Colorado.

 

[instaGATOR]

We definitely need to pick up an offensive tackle.

Bio Ht/Wt/Class from July 2024.

LT Austin Barber 6-6.25 314 rsJr

LG Knijeah Harris 6-3 321 So

C Jake Slaughter 6-4.5 308 rsJr

RG Damieon George 6-6 345 rsJr

RT Kamryn Waites 6-8 343 rsJr
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Possible OT's:

Devon Manuel 6-7 319 rsJr
Mark Pitts 6-6 309 rsJr
Caden Jones 6-7.5 327 rsFr
Bryce Lovett 6-5 317 rsFr
Fletcher Westphal 6-8 321 Fr
Noel Portnjagin 6-5 314 Fr
Mark Faircloth 6-4.75 309 Fr
Marcus Mascoll 6-4.76 306 Fr
Enoch Wangoy 6-7 330 Fr

Possible OG's:

Hayden Clem 6-2 286 rsJr
Roderick Kearney 6-4 305 rsFr
Connor Homa 6-2.25 306 rsFr
Bryan Rosenberg 6-3 270 rsFr
Jason Zandamela 6-2.75 313 Fr
Chase Stevens 6-3 302 Fr

EDIT - Forgot to add the recruit class newbees...

OL Travaris Dice 6-4 279 **** - Fairburn, GA
OL Jahari Medlock 6-6 275 *** - Riverdale, GA
OL Daniel Pierre Louis 6-5 314 *** - Loxahatchee, FL

Please feel free to make corrections to that returning roster list.
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OL Portal Departures so far:
OT Mike Williams 6-5.75 308 Fr
OG Christian Williams 6-4.25 309 rsSo

 

[instaGATOR]

Evan would be the FIRST NOEL to play for the Gators.

Funny, but NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND!

OL Noel Portnjagin 6-5 314 Fr - Already on the roster....

 

[TEBOW TIME]

Johntay Cook ended up signing with Washington and the reasons from what I read were that he wasnt really a Billy guy and they tried to lowball him.

 

[instaGATOR]

Johntay Cook ended up signing with Washington and the reasons from what I read were that he wasnt really a Billy guy and they tried to lowball him.

More like not a Gator or an SEC kind of guy.
Plus I really don't think that they need him with the current loaded roster...

 

[gatordad3]

More like not a Gator or an SEC kind of guy.
Plus I really don't think that they need him with the current loaded roster...

He's a head case so he's where he belongs. Texas never shedded a tear nor did they lose any sleep over Johntay Cook. It's also unusual for a player to hit the portal long before a CFP game.

Now if he were a head case with Kadarius Toney talent and then some, I'd be disappointed, but he's obviously not.

 

[ocalaman]

Bio Ht/Wt/Class from July 2024.

LT Austin Barber 6-6.25 314 rsJr

LG Knijeah Harris 6-3 321 So

C Jake Slaughter 6-4.5 308 rsJr

RG Damieon George 6-6 345 rsJr

RT Kamryn Waites 6-8 343 rsJr
=====

Possible OT's:

Devon Manuel 6-7 319 rsJr
Mark Pitts 6-6 309 rsJr
Caden Jones 6-7.5 327 rsFr
Bryce Lovett 6-5 317 rsFr
Fletcher Westphal 6-8 321 Fr
Noel Portnjagin 6-5 314 Fr
Mark Faircloth 6-4.75 309 Fr
Marcus Mascoll 6-4.76 306 Fr
Enoch Wangoy 6-7 330 Fr

Possible OG's:

Hayden Clem 6-2 286 rsJr
Roderick Kearney 6-4 305 rsFr
Connor Homa 6-2.25 306 rsFr
Bryan Rosenberg 6-3 270 rsFr
Jason Zandamela 6-2.75 313 Fr
Chase Stevens 6-3 302 Fr

EDIT - Forgot to add the recruit class newbees...

OL Travaris Dice 6-4 279 **** - Fairburn, GA
OL Jahari Medlock 6-6 275 *** - Riverdale, GA
OL Daniel Pierre Louis 6-5 314 *** - Loxahatchee, FL

Please feel free to make corrections to that returning roster list.
==========

OL Portal Departures so far:
OT Mike Williams 6-5.75 308 Fr
OG Christian Williams 6-4.25 309 rsSo

When George pulled his name out of the transfer portal on December 14, an article said that with Crenshaw-Dickson graduating, George could move back to RT, thus allowing Kamryn Waites & Bryce Lovett to get more playing time at guard. It will all work itself out in the spring and fall, but thought I would throw tat out there.

 

[instaGATOR]

Gators Well-Represented at Under Armour All-America Game​

Florida has six signees and one commit representing at the game,
the most out of every program in the country.

On Team Icon:
Five-star receiver Vernell Brown III,
five-star receiver Dallas Wilson,
four-star receiver Naeshaun Montgomery,
four-star linebacker Ty Jackson and
four-star defensive lineman Jalen Wiggins will join
2026 four-star quarterback commit Will Griffin.
The Gators' lone representative on the other team, Team Unstoppable, is
four-star running back signee Byron Louis.

Gators Well-Represented at Under Armour All-America Game

Florida has six signees and one commit representing at the game, the most out of every program in the country.

www.si.com

 

[instaGATOR]

Just a few weeks before starting classes in Gainesville, Florida Gators wide receiver signee Naeshaun Montgomery is already showcasing his potential against some of the nation's top talent. On the first day of practice for the Under Armour All-America Game, Montgomery was reportedly making plays all over the field. (vids in article)

The Under Armour All America Bowl will take place on Jan 2nd, Thursday at 4 p.m. , with national television coverage airing on ESPN.
https://www.si.com/college/florida/...ng-under-armour-all-america-game-01jgejk461aa

 

[NorthJerseyGator]

Just a few weeks before starting classes in Gainesville, Florida Gators wide receiver signee Naeshaun Montgomery is already showcasing his potential against some of the nation's top talent. On the first day of practice for the Under Armour All-America Game, Montgomery was reportedly making plays all over the field. (vids in article)

The Under Armour All America Bowl will take place on Jan 2nd, Thursday at 4 p.m. , with national television coverage airing on ESPN.
https://www.si.com/college/florida/...ng-under-armour-all-america-game-01jgejk461aa

With NIL, do players technically have to attend class to be on the team? If so, and they're raking in dough, then shouldn't they have to pay for their own tuition, fees, books, room and board? Gators Boosters and sponsors just pay for everything, regardless if they go to any Family, Youth, and Social Services classes? I haven't heard in years of any players being disciplined and suspended game time for missing classes or being late to practices or not doing school work like would happen to players quite a bit years ago.

 

[instaGATOR]

With NIL, do players technically have to attend class to be on the team? If so, and they're raking in dough, then shouldn't they have to pay for their own tuition, fees, books, room and board? Gators Boosters and sponsors just pay for everything, regardless if they go to any Family, Youth, and Social Services classes? I haven't heard in years of any players being disciplined and suspended game time for missing classes or being late to practices or not doing school work like would happen to players quite a bit years ago.

Not every player gets NIL $$$, most are just getting their $hip....

The NCAA rules for eligibility remain as far as I know.
How well each school monitors the rules is the question, but the penalties remain, IF caught.....

 

[nothergator]

Not every player gets NIL $$$, most are just getting their $hip....

The NCAA rules for eligibility remain as far as I know.
How well each school monitors the rules is the question, but the penalties remain, IF caught.....

What is the probability of the NCAA enforcing a violation?

 

[instaGATOR]

What is the probability of the NCAA enforcing a violation?

Unknowable by me.

However, do you KNOW of violations that are being ignored by the NCAA?
If so, post them,,,, or just continue to speculate and offer unsupported opinions....

 

[TEBOW TIME]

Not every player gets NIL $$$, most are just getting their $hip....

I was watching a game with my wife the other night and she asked me if every player gets NIL money and I said probably not. So she said how do other players feel about that or if you are a lineman then how hard are you gonna block when your QB is getting $2 million.

 

[nothergator]

Unknowable by me.

However, do you KNOW of violations that are being ignored by the NCAA?
If so, post them,,,, or just continue to speculate and offer unsupported opinions....

Correct I know nothing. Enforcing any rule is not the concern. We have lost oldtime college football and I miss it.

 

[instaGATOR]

I was watching a game with my wife the other night and she asked me if every player gets NIL money and I said probably not. So she said how do other players feel about that or if you are a lineman then how hard are you gonna block when your QB is getting $2 million.

Supply and Demand is how capitalism works I believe....

The same disparity exists all across Pro sports.
If you want to keep your job, at whatever ruminations is being offered or paid, then you DO your job.

 

[TEBOW TIME]

Supply and Demand is how capitalism works I believe....

The same disparity exists all across Pro sports.
If you want to keep your job, at whatever ruminations is being offered or paid, then you DO your job.

I just know what a college education costs in 2024 and my wife cant fathom they are getting a free education plus a check

 

[bradleygator]

I just know what a college education costs in 2024 and my wife cant fathom they are getting a free education plus a check

How does she fathom coaches making $9 million? Supply and demand like Insta said.

 

[TEBOW TIME]

How does she fathom coaches making $9 million? Supply and demand like Insta said.

That's why we dont get to go to NFL games anymore and only maybe 2 college games a year

 

[Nicktheslick]

That's why we dont get to go to NFL games anymore and only maybe 2 college games a year

Yes the average working class family has been all but eliminated from attending games. That is if they want to feed their families and live indoors.

 

[TEBOW TIME]

Yes the average working class family has been all but eliminated from attending games. That is if the want to feed their families and live indoors.

Ditto

 

[NorthJerseyGator]

I was watching a game with my wife the other night and she asked me if every player gets NIL money and I said probably not. So she said how do other players feel about that or if you are a lineman then how hard are you gonna block when your QB is getting $2 million.

The adult cfb players are in the real world just like most everyone else after high school. In my corporate accounting and financial reporting roles, I would sit in a cubicle on a computer all day "blocking" for the highly compensated executives while receiving a pittance, relatively speaking, for my blood, sweat, and tears, haha.