"...Diwun Black, a top commit in the 2021 class, has shown relentless effort in recruiting other top targets to join Florida's haul.
Then came Tuesday evening, when Black started tagging all the UF coaches and putting them onto 2021 Jackson Prep running back Matt Jones (5-10, 170 lbs compare to Archie Griffin 5-9, 189 lbs - NOTE: Archie Griffin is the only 2 time Heisman Trophy winner)
According to MaxPreps, in his junior season, Jones toted the rock 202 times, resulting in 1504 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns. Jones averaged 7.4 yards a carry and 125 yards per game, which is impressive for playing some of the best competition in Mississippi. But that's not all, Jones also contributed five touchdowns and 201 receiving yards on only 14 touches.
Although Jones' film is quite impressive, the question is whether or not it will be good enough for the Florida staff. As we have figured out over the past two cycles, Mullen and Knox can be picky when it comes to taking his running backs. Just last season, the staff decided to overlook multiple prospects including Jaylen Knighton and Ashaad Clayton (until it was too late to matter).
However, if the coaches like the film of Jones, the Gators could have a fast-pass to a commitment from a 2021 running back after not landing one last cycle.
I'm not qualified to judge his coaching skills, but IMO, Greg Knox probably the worst recruiter on Florida's staff.
https://www.si.com/college/florida/recruiting/florida-gators-matt-jones-2021-target-scouting-report
Then came Tuesday evening, when Black started tagging all the UF coaches and putting them onto 2021 Jackson Prep running back Matt Jones (5-10, 170 lbs compare to Archie Griffin 5-9, 189 lbs - NOTE: Archie Griffin is the only 2 time Heisman Trophy winner)
According to MaxPreps, in his junior season, Jones toted the rock 202 times, resulting in 1504 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns. Jones averaged 7.4 yards a carry and 125 yards per game, which is impressive for playing some of the best competition in Mississippi. But that's not all, Jones also contributed five touchdowns and 201 receiving yards on only 14 touches.
Although Jones' film is quite impressive, the question is whether or not it will be good enough for the Florida staff. As we have figured out over the past two cycles, Mullen and Knox can be picky when it comes to taking his running backs. Just last season, the staff decided to overlook multiple prospects including Jaylen Knighton and Ashaad Clayton (until it was too late to matter).
However, if the coaches like the film of Jones, the Gators could have a fast-pass to a commitment from a 2021 running back after not landing one last cycle.
I'm not qualified to judge his coaching skills, but IMO, Greg Knox probably the worst recruiter on Florida's staff.
https://www.si.com/college/florida/recruiting/florida-gators-matt-jones-2021-target-scouting-report