Where Florida's 2027 recruiting class stands in ESPN's latest rankings
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ESPN's latest recruiting rankings for the 2027 cycle are out and Florida football remains among the top 10 programs, holding pat at No. 7, behind the sixth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes and eighth-ranked Miami Hurricanes.
National recruiting analyst Craig Haubert identifies offensive tackle Maxwell Hiller and linebacker Ja'Bios Smith as the Gators' top recruits from their respective sides of the line of scrimmage. They are among 12 SC Next 300 commits for the Orange and Blue in the 2027 class.
"April brought with it a statement from new Florida coach Jon Sumrall that success will start up front. His first big win leading the Gators was landing five-star Maxwell Hiller, an OL who possesses a wealth of tools blending toughness and flexibility with sound technique and he could not only be an elite presence for them in the trenches but is a contender to able to quickly work his way into the mix upon arrival."
Hiller is not the only notable commit on the offensive line. There is also center Peyton Miller and lineman Elijah Hutcheson who are expected to help bulk up Florida's front five.
"Sumrall soon stacked on top of that No. 1-ranked center Peyton Miller, who needs to continue to add mass but has experience at center and can play with leverage and be violent. He might need a little more time than Hiller but can be a steady, productive leader up front for several seasons. SC Next 300 OL Elijah Hutcheson shouldn't be overshadowed as an excellent pickup as well."
The Gators are also looking good behind the offensive line with the acquisition of quarterback Davin Davidson and running back Andrew Beard.
"Davin Davidson is an in-state QB and tall passer (6-foot-6) but with good feet and a strong arm and quick release. He can improve his touch on some passes but gives Sumrall and his staff a talented prospect to work with and develop. Offense is the foundation of this first full class and Andrew Beard is another key addition to that side of the ball. A thickly built runner who rushed for more than 1,200 yards as a junior, Beard also brings value as a receiving target demonstrating good route-running ability. He had 31 receptions in 2025."
Florida has reached as high as No. 3 in ESPN's 2027 recruiting rankings in mid-June, but lost some ground after offensive lineman Kennedee Jackson flipped to the Georgia Bulldogs. Nonetheless, the Gators still have a robust class, also coming in at No. 7 in the 247Sports composite and Rivals' industry composite rankings as July nears its close.
ESPN's 2027 college football recruiting class rankings top 25
- Texas A&M Aggies
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Texas Longhorns
- Oregon Ducks
- Oklahoma Sooners
- Ohio State Buckeyes
- Florida Gators
- Miami Hurricanes
- Auburn Tigers
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Michigan Wolverines
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Clemson Tigers
- UCLA Bruins
- Georgia Bulldogs
- LSU Tigers
- Ole Miss Rebels
- USC Trojans
- Virginia Tech Hokies
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- California Golden Bears
- Washington Huskies
- Kentucky Wildcats
- Tennessee Volunteers
- Wisconsin Badgers
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