Florida commits/targets playing in All-American games
Kick off to the post-season All-American games begins as prospects arrive in Orlando, Fla. for the Under Armour Bowl.
Here is a rundown of the Florida commits and targets in the two biggest All-Star games.
Under Armour All-American Game
* Sam Bruce - This longtime Miami commitment has been keeping his options open for some time now. Though he maintains his commitment to the Hurricanes remains intact he is planning to visit South Carolina Florida, and possibly Alabama in January along with a visit to Miami right before Signing Day. UM's decision not to retain wide receivers coach Kevin Beard could be a factor here.
* Antonneous Clayton - This Rivals100 Florida commitment has been solid in his verbal pledge to the Gators since the day he made it. He's mentioned taking one or two visits to other schools before Signing Day, but seems locked in currently.
* Tyrie Cleveland - Despite committing to Houston a few weeks ago Cleveland is still planning to check out couple schools before signing. Gainesville is one of those destinations Cleveland has mentioned.
* Nate Craig-Myers - This five-star has not named a solid list of top schools, but has mentioned the likes of Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Ole Miss, and North Carolina recently. He isn't planning to make a commitment until National Signing Day in February.
* Terrance Davis - The Rivals100 offensive guard recently named a top three of Florida, Maryland and Michigan and plans to make his commitment during the Under Armour game on January 2nd. Florida is the only school in his current top three that he hasn't visited.
* Landon Dickerson - The Gators recently made a run at this Rivals100 lineman after coaches visited him right before the start of the dead period. This seems to be an Florida State-Auburn battle right now, but Florida is looking to land a visit in January.
* Kristian Fulton - This Rivals100 cornerback hasn't narrowed down a list of any top schools yet, but many feel like this one will come down to LSU and Florida. The instate Tigers are going to be tough to beat, but Florida has his attention. He plans to visit Gainesville for an official visit next month.
* Chauncey Gardner - This Rivals100 Florida commitment is planning to enroll at UF shortly after the conclusion of the Under Armour game. He took some visits during the fall, but has remained solid to the Gators.
* Josh Hammond - This is another Florida commit that is planning to enroll in early January. He has been solid to the Gators since pulling the trigger this past summer.
* Dwayne Haskins Jr. - Despite a longtime commitment to Maryland, Haskins has kept his options open. He checked out Florida and Ohio State before the dead period. With all the coaching turnover that has gone on at Maryland others have tried to state their case to the Rivals100 signal caller.
* Brett Heggie - This Florida commitment has been very solid to the Gators since pulling the trigger. He visited for most of the Gators home football games this past season.
* Dontavious Jackson - This four-star received two visits from Randy Shannon during the contact period. With the need at linebacker in Gainesville, Jackson is an important prospect. He plans to officially visit next month.
* Keandre Jones - This Rivals100 Maryland commitment is keeping close watch on what the Terrapins do with assistant Mike Locksley. Letting him go would play a big part in Jones looking around. Florida's need for linebackers is what is drawing Jones interest.
* Shavar Manuel - The Gators have a need to fill at defensive tackle to close out the 2016 recruiting cycle and have long had Manuel at the top of their wish list. He has been high on the Gators due to his relationship with defensive line coach Chris Rumph.
* Jacob Mathis - The Gators offered this three-star tight end under the old staff, and Jim McElwain and the staff have remained in pursuit. He has remained fairly open with his recruitment thus far.
* Jayvaughn Myers - This former UF commitment still has the Gators under consideration despite his decision to open up his recruitment. Auburn and Florida State seem to be the Gators biggest competition, but Maryland, South Carolina, and USC have all recently offered.
* Elijah Stove - Despite his commitment to Auburn the Gators have remained in the picture. He has tentative plans to be in Gainesville next month for an official visit.
* Jauan Williams - This Rivals250 big man has mentioned a January visit to Gainesville. So far his only official visit used was to see Florida State in December. He has remained fairly open with his recruitment thus far.
* Lyndell Wilson - This five-star recently named a top three of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida and plans to visit those three in that order in January. He claims that Florida is his current leader but there is a long way to go until National Signing Day in February.
Army All-American Bowl
* Brian Burns - Georgia and Florida currently are the co-leaders for this four-star end with Florida State also in the picture. He plans to take all five official visits in January and make a decision sometime after that. If Florida can land Clayton, Jordan Smith, and Burns all in one class it would be an absolute grand slam.
* Feleipe Franks - This Florida commit will enroll shortly after returning home from the Army Bowl. He is a position of need this cycle for the Gators and despite UF's pursuit of other quarterbacks, he says his decision to commit to Florida is final.
* Mecole Hardman Jr. - The Gators stopped by to see the five-star athlete before the start of the dead period. With Mark Richt being fired at Georgia the Gators have tried to get some traction going with Hardman, and he seems to have some interest. Look for Florida to attempt to snag one of Hardman's official visits next month. Without one of those visits Florida doesn't have much of a chance.
* Jaleel Laguins - Despite a commitment to Georgia, Laguins has his eye on Tennessee and Florida. Look for the Vols to get an official visit in January with a possible one to see the Gators as well. The Florida staff stopped by for an in home before the dead period started.
* John Simpson - This Rivals250 member has been pegged to Clemson for most of his recruitment, but Florida and LSU are also in play. He plans to officially visit Gainesville in January.
* Binjimen Victor - Florida was at one time the odds on favorite to land this Rivals100 wide out back in the summer. For most of the fall Ohio State has gotten the most buzz and is rumored to be the team to beat. He has interest in visiting UF for an official visit after the dead period. Miami could also become a factor with Mark Richt taking the head coaching position.