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UCF closes with surprisingly strong class despite coaching vacancy

UCF lost coach Josh Heupel and is searching for a replacement, but most recruits have stuck with the Knights thanks to the efforts of current players, including quarterback Dillon Gabriel.

ADDITIONS SINCE EARLY SIGNING DAY: The signing of Titus Mokiao-Atimalala, a four-star receiver from Hawaii was perhaps the most shocking addition to a 2021 class that seemed stuck in limbo after Heupel’s departure. Mokiao-Atimalala finished with 2,915 receiving yards and 37 touchdowns in 32 career games at James Campbell High.

“Titus is a big receiver with great hands — a guy who can go up and make a lot of plays, especially in the red zone and also on the deep ball,” interim UCF coach Randy Shannon said.