Gators head coach Billy Napier signed 22 players on Wednesday in his first full recruiting cycle at UF. (Photo: Hannah White/UAA Communications)
Gators Sign 21 in Early Period of National Signing Day
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | Football
*Story updated on Jan. 20, 2023*
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida head football coach Billy Napier announced the addition of 21 Gators during the early period of National Signing Day on Wednesday.
The group consists of 21 players from the high school level and one transfer, including 15 players from the state of Florida. Known as the #D23AMTEAM, the class is made up of 13 defensive players and eight on the offensive side of the ball.
Florida also signed 16 recruits inside the ESPN top 300, ranking the third most in the SEC and tied fourth in the country. ESPN ranks UF's class No. 9 while On3 tabbed the Gators No. 10 and both 247Sports and Rivals, No. 12.
"National Signing Day, culmination of a lot of hard work certainly," Napier said. "What a group of recruits here and families. Just that shows the University of Florida and all the things that come with that. A ton of respect for the belief that they have in what we're building here. Certainly, a blessing to welcome such a talented group but also a group that's got character. Really thankful for this group."
A full list of Florida's signees from today can be found below.
Florida's Current 2023 Signing Class
* indicates transfer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida head football coach Billy Napier announced the addition of 21 Gators during the early period of National Signing Day on Wednesday.
The group consists of 21 players from the high school level and one transfer, including 15 players from the state of Florida. Known as the #D23AMTEAM, the class is made up of 13 defensive players and eight on the offensive side of the ball.
Florida also signed 16 recruits inside the ESPN top 300, ranking the third most in the SEC and tied fourth in the country. ESPN ranks UF's class No. 9 while On3 tabbed the Gators No. 10 and both 247Sports and Rivals, No. 12.
"National Signing Day, culmination of a lot of hard work certainly," Napier said. "What a group of recruits here and families. Just that shows the University of Florida and all the things that come with that. A ton of respect for the belief that they have in what we're building here. Certainly, a blessing to welcome such a talented group but also a group that's got character. Really thankful for this group."
A full list of Florida's signees from today can be found below.
Florida's Current 2023 Signing Class
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Caleb Banks* | DL |
| Jordan Castell | DB |
| Kelby Collins | DL |
| Sharif Denson | DB |
| Aaron Gates | CB |
| Knijeah Harris | OL |
| Gavin Hill | DL |
| Ja'Keem Jackson | CB |
| Kamran James | DL |
| Andy Jean | WR |
| Dijon Johnson | CB |
| Roderick Kearney | OL |
| Tony Livingston | TE |
| Bryce Lovett | OL |
| Aidan Mizell | WR |
| Will Norman | DL |
| Jaden Robinson | ILB |
| T.J. Searcy | OLB |
| Bryce Thornton | S |
| Treyuan Webb | RB |
| Eugene Wilson | WR |
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