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Published Nov 30, 2020
Gators commit Corey Collier Jr. keeps 5th star in latest rankings update
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Corey Bender  •  1standTenFlorida
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It's rankings week at Rivals, and on Monday, the network rolled out the latest batch of five-star prospects in the class of 2021.

Included in that star-studded group is Corey Collier Jr., who has been teamed up with Dan Mullen's program since Aug. 10. The Miami Palmetto star chose the Gators over additional offers from Miami, Florida State and LSU among many others.

Collier, who measures in at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, is currently labeled as the 22nd-ranked prospect regardless of position and third-ranked safety. He was previously ranked as the 20th prospect in the class, so he kept his fifth star despite sliding down two spots.

As for Collier's current standing with UF's program, GT's Conner Clarke recently spoke with him following Palmetto's playoff victory over Lake Nona.

There is no doubt a boatload of additional programs would love to add the South Florida native to their recruiting class, but it's safe to say UF fans have no reason to worry with the early signing period right around the corner. Collier plans to early enroll in Gainesville as well.

“Really just the coaches. They stayed real with me," Collier said of his pledge to UF. "They stayed in contact with not just me, but also my family. Also, the depth chart and the opportunity for early playing time.

“They like that I’m a hybrid safety, that I can do mostly everything on the field. I can move around and play more than just one position, like star, free safety and, even come down in the box and make tackles.”

WHAT FLORIDA IS GETTING

Collier is long, physical and is capable of playing multiple positions in the secondary in a pinch even though he’s best suited to stay at safety.

The Miami Palmetto High School star knows how to use his incredibly long arms to make up for a lack of truly elite top-end speed and should become better in run support as he adds size at the next level. He may not be as developed or polished as other safeties in this class but his ceiling remains as high as anyone’s.

Collier is the kind or prospect that could emerge as a national-level star later in his career, as he has the frame and athleticism to be a pro prospect. How quickly he’s ready to make an impact on the SEC will hinge on his physical development and the coaching he gets in Gainesville. His NFL upside, however, is undeniable. -- Rob Cassidy

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