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Gators ink 15 to 2026 class, beating top competition for some commits amid coaching change

Related Topics: Jon Sumrall, Billy Napier

GAINESVILLE — The Early Signing Period arrived for Florida with new head coach Jon Sumrall still coaching Tulane and the Gators pushing to maintain a Top 20 class more than six weeks after the school fired Billy Napier.

Despite the challenges, UF landed a strong mix of players addressing key needs while also beating out some stiff competition.

The Gators held off a late push from Ohio State to keep Windermere cornerback CJ Bronaugh and edged Oklahoma for receiver Davian Groce, the highest-rated member of the 2026 class at No.