The Day After Breakdown

QB

Putting aside recruiting service rankings and any personal opinions the rest of us may have, in Jake Allen the staff got the quarterback they targeted early on in the process. Based on their own evaluation, this grade is likely much higher then my own. He has okay size, a decent but not great arm and doesn't' make a ton of mistakes. I don't see him being a difference maker, but he isn't terrible either. Though he may start out at quarterback this spring - Kadarius Toney probably ends up at another position at some point.

C

RB

There are several things to like about the pair of running backs Florida added in this cycle. Both Malik Davis and Adarius Lemons have good size and speed. Both are capable of making the big play and their rankings aren't just based on potential, they have both been productive players. If not for Lemons off-the-field issues this would be a solid A.

B+

WR

It isn't often that you get two Rivals250 wide outs but the position group still feels a bit like a letdown. Daquon Green is solid, but not fast or athletic enough to be spectacular. While Jame Robinson has the tools to be spectacular, but when you carry the baggage he does, you have to worry about his mindset and a potential slip-up. Florida may not have hit on any of the very elite receivers they were in the running for (Donovan People-Jones and Jerry Jeudy), but they have to feel like they received two very nice consolation prizes.

B-

TE

In Kemore Gamble Florida nabbed the top tight end in the state. A former wide out who converted to tight end as a senior, he is still learning his way. It is interesting to see that Florida listed him at 243-pounds yesterday. What Florida has here is a player with wide receiver hands and athleticism who looks like he is gaining tight end size. This early enrollee will be one to watch over the spring.

B+

OL

While they probably didn't get the numbers that they had hoped for here, you have to give the staff credit for not reaching for another body or two that wasn't up to the level they wanted. Go ahead and let Kadeem Telfort and TJ Moore compete this year and then adjust your recruiting and numbers accordingly next cycle. A wild card here is what happens with former Clemson starting tackle Jake Fruhmorgen.

C+

OFF

You would have liked to have seen more skill position firepower added. Instead Florida has some kids who look like they could be upgrades over current players (Telfort and Gamble), but no one really stands out as someone who can come in and immediately upgrade an offense that is in desperate need of being upgraded.

B-

DL

Yes, Florida would have liked to have taken another lineman or two, but there's no way anyone can realistically be unhappy with the four that they nabbed. What is impressive is that not only is the quartet talented, there are no 'tweeners' or projects to wait on while they reach their potential or the right size. All four are big and strong enough to at least make a run at playing time as freshmen. Three of them - Kyree Campbell, Tedarrell Slaton and Elijah Conliffe - are over 300-pounds and the fourth - Zachary Carter - has enough size to maybe see some action outside. Though he looks like he needs to gain some muscle. Keep an eye on Conliffe. He looks like he moves well for someone his size.

A

LB

It is hard to get excited about this bunch when you compare what Florida ended up with to what they were in the running for earlier in the recruiting cycle. Ventrell Miller looks like the best of the bunch. If history has taught us anything, it is to beware of linebackers coming off knee injuries - which should somewhat temper the enthusiasm for James Houston. It will be interesting to follow the development of the two - Nicholas Smith and Lacedrick Brunson. Putting fandom aside, forget rankings or personal opinions, going by their recruiting timelines, they were back-up options to back-up options. This was a down year in the state at linebacker, so you have to give the staff somewhat of a pass here.

C-

SEC

Even with signing six defensive backs in this class you still get the feeling that Florida could have used at least one more cornerback. They didn't get some of the top kids they were after - Devon Hunter, Shaun Wade and Elijah Blades - but this is still a top notch group. He has a slighter build, but I think Marco Wilson is more athletic than his brother Quincy. To me, C.J Henderson is potentially the steal of the class. He is the one I think has a chance to come in and crack the starting lineup. To me Brad Stewart is the wildcard. His interest level and offer list from other Power 5 Conference teams doesn't match his tape. That can be scary. There has to be a reason. Shawn Davis projects to safety more-so than corner at this point.

A

DEF

Though another signee or two would have been icing on the cake, Florida needed not only numbers but impact players at defensive tackle and cornerback and I think they filled those two needs. The linebacker and safety group is a bit of a letdown, but overall what is being brought in is still a huge positive not just for the future, but the coming season.

A

OVER

ALL

If you are rating this class compared to the Urban Meyer, Ron Zook or Will Muschamp years, on paper it doesn't' look quite so favorable. If you are comparing it to McElwain's first class, it is spectacular. The truth lies somewhere in-between. Florida didn't get everyone they wanted, but no one does - including Alabama. However, they signed enough impact players and filled enough needs - especially on defense - to warrant a high grade.

B+