Tough Blow for Billy Napier as 5-Star Flip Target Makes Sad College Football Announcement Billy Napier's Florida are facing a pretty hard time with a 5-star DL who already cleared his stance on rival

Billy Napier and the Florida Gators have been making serious waves in the 2026 recruiting game. The Gators have locked down 19 commits so far. The crown jewel of the class is undoubtedly five-star defensive end JaReylan McCoy , ranked No. 9 overall in the ESPN 300 and considered the highest-rated defensive signee Florida has seen in over a decade. On offense, standout commitments like ATH Davian Groce , ranked the No. 6 wide receiver in the nation by Rivals. On the quarterback side, Will Griffin , a four-star prospect, has been a foundational piece of the class. However, not everything in Florida’s 2026 recruiting story reads like a fairy tale.

One of the state’s top defensive line recruits, James Johnson from Florida, ultimately chose an SEC rival. But wait, the plot thickens