For some highly rated high school football players, signing with UF is nothing more than a business decision.
Maybe the Gators have a recent history of pumping out players to the NFL at their position. Maybe their position coach has a strong track record of success. Perhaps the Gators offer a more immediate chance at playing time than the other schools recruiting them. Frankly, some recruits sign with UF because they are the only major program that expressed significant interest.
But being a Gator means much more to Anthony Richardson and Trent Whittemore. This isn’t just a stop along their path to the NFL.