Although NIL and the transfer portal have made looking to the future feel similar to staring at a cement wall, there's still plenty to benefit from forming relationships with recruits early on.
It is a strategy the Florida Gators are utilizing for a pair of elite 2028 prospects from the Sunshine State.
They, along with a plethora of power-conference schools, have already extended offers to No. 1 quarterback Jayden Wade and No. 1 wide receiver Brysen Wright.
Wade, the top overall recruit in the class according to 247sports, attends football powerhouse IMG Academy.
A California native, Wade has visited Oregon, Georgia (twice), and Texas this year.