After adding 13 players to its roster on Dec. 20 during the early signing period, Florida’s football team is looking to round out its 2018 freshman class on Wednesday.
This live blog will be updated throughout the morning and afternoon to bring you the latest coverage of National Signing Day.
Gators Live Signing Tracker
3:49 p.m. – Jacob Copeland, a four-star wide receiver from Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida, signs with the Gators. He is ranked as the 69th best overall player and the 12th best wide receiver in the country, according to 247Sports. Copeland originally committed to Florida on Aug. 2 before decommitting on Nov. 25.
3:48 p.m. – Malik Langham, a four-star strongside defensive end from Lee High School in Huntsville, Alabama, signs with the Gators. He is ranked as the 315th best overall player and the 14th best strongside defensive end in the country, according to 247Sports. Langham had not previously committed to Florida.
3:22 p.m. – Richard Gouraige, a four-star offensive tackle from Cambridge Christian School in Tampa, Florida, signs with the Gators. He is ranked as the 81st best overall player and the seventh best offensive tackle in the country, according to 247Sports. Gouraige originally committed to Florida on Oct. 20.
11:39 a.m. – Andrew Chatfield, a four-star weakside defensive end from American Heritage High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, signs with the Gators. He is ranked as the 213th best overall player and 13th best weakside defensive end in the country, according to 247Sports. Chatfield had not previously committed to Florida.
10:29 a.m. – Griffin McDowell, a three-star center from Lee County High School in Leesburg, Georgia, signs with the Gators. He is ranked as the 21st best center in the country, according to 247Sports. McDowell originally committed to Florida on Jan. 30.
8:46 a.m. – Justin Watkins, a four-star wide receiver from East Ridge High School in Clermont, Florida, signs with the Gators. He is ranked as the 89th best overall player and the 16th best wide receiver in the country, according to 247Sports. Watkins originally committed to Florida on Jan. 20.
Early Signees
The following players signed with Florida on Dec. 20 during the early signing period:
Emory Jones – Four-star quarterback from Franklin, Georgia (Early Enrollee)
Kyle Pitts – Four-star tight end from Warminster, Pennsylvania
Amari Burney – Four-star safety from Clearwater, Florida (Early Enrollee)
Trey Dean – Four-star safety from Hampton, Georgia (Early Enrollee)
Dameon Pierce – Four-star running back from Bainbridge, Georgia (Early Enrollee)
David Reese – Four-star linebacker from Vero Beach, Florida
Iverson Clement – Four-star athlete from Mount Holly, New Jersey (Early Enrollee)
Noah Banks – Three-star offensive tackle from Council Bluffs, Iowa (Early Enrollee)
John Huggins – Three-star safety from Daytona Beach, Florida
Chris Bleich – Three-star offensive tackle from Plymouth, Pennsylvania (Early Enrollee)
Randy Russell – Three-star safety from Opa Locka, Florida (Early Enrollee/Medical Hardship)
Dante Lang – Three-star tight end from Boca Raton, Florida
Evan McPherson – Three-star kicker from Fort Payne, Alabama
First-year Florida football coach Dan Mullen is looking to round out UF's 2018 freshman class on Wednesday during National Signing Day.
