Florida football lands four-star CB Amare Nugent over Georgia, Indiana

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Florida football picked up a major recruiting win as four-star cornerback Amare Nugent committed to the Florida Gators, according to a report from Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.

Nugent chose Florida over fellow finalists Georgia Bulldogs and Indiana Hoosiers, giving the Gators a statement pledge early in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

The Fort Lauderdale native becomes one of the cornerstones of head coach Jon Sumrall's first full recruiting class in Gainesville.

Nugent is a long, athletic defensive back who has faced elite South Florida competition, and his commitment reinforces the program's emphasis on rebuilding depth and playmaking ability in the secondary.

Landing a top-20 cornerback nationally also sends a message that the Orange and Blue can still win high-profile recruiting battles against SEC rivals.

Recruiting Summary

Nugent plays his high school football at American Heritage down in Broward County, a program known nationally for producing blue-chip talent. He stands around 5-foot-11-inches and weighs 178 pounds, with room to add strength as he develops. A multi-sport athlete, Nugent has also competed in track, highlighting the speed that shows up on Friday nights.

Rated as a four-star prospect in the 2027 class by 247Sports and Rivals, Nugent is ranked among the top cornerbacks in the country and one of the top defensive backs in the state of Florida. 247Sports has Nugent's position ranking at No. 12 in the country and No. 10 in the state, while Rivals ranks him at No. 22 in the country and No. 22 in Florida.

With Nugent now on board, Florida continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail. For Sumrall and his staff, this is the type of foundational recruiting win that can pay dividends down the road.

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