What to Know: Wilson was a longtime Oregon commit, but noticeably did not sign with the Ducks in the early signing period. Instead, the coveted receiver became the highest-ranked Gator in the 2025 cycle after flipping to Florida on Dec. 22. He caught 41 balls for 677 yards and nine touchdowns for Tampa Bay Tech last year.

Sports and On3 recently revealed its final recruiting ranking updates for the 2025 class. Gators Illustrated takes a look at four prominent signees for the

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier coaching up quarterbacks DJ Lagway #2 and Graham Mertz #15 as the Florida Gators run through drills during the second practice of the spring at the Indoor Practice Facility in Gainesville, Florida on March 9th, 2024. (Photo by David Bowie/Gatorcountry)

Four-star tight end Heze Kent has been a familiar face around Gainesville since earning an offer from the Florida Gators in the spring of 2023. With multiple visits under his belt, Kent's interest in Florida has remained strong as he continues to navigate his recruitment process.

Vernell Brown III, ranked No. 35 overall and the fifth-best wide receiver in the 2025 class, is celebrated for his explosive athleticism and playmaking skills. Known for his quickness and ability to create separation, Brown can be a formidable threat at the receiver position as well as bring value as a return specialist.

The Florida Gators' signature win over the Ole Miss Rebels was among ESPN's top 100 college football games played in 2024.

This offseason, while Florida Gators fans jumped at every big-name wide receiver to enter the portal, obsessed over five-star receivers in the 2025 cycle and begged the Gators to get more weapons for quarterback DJ Lagway,

The Florida Gators are a finalist for a top offensive tackle in the 2026 recruiting class. According to On3’s Hayes Fawcett, the Gators are one of five schools still in the running for Brunswick (Ga.) High School’s Heze Kent.

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The 2025 Florida Gators baseball team held its first spring scrimmage ahead of the season-opening series against Air Force beginning on Feb. 14. Gators Illustrated was in attendance for the scrimmage, which saw the Orange Team defeat the Blue Team, 5-1, in a four-inning matchup.

CBS Sports ranks Florida football DL Caleb Banks among college football players who have decided to skip the NFL Draft and return for one more year.

Florida baseball projects as one of elite teams in the country again in 2025. Here's where UF is ranked in preseason polls

A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy uses a shovel to prod an American crocodile out of a backyard in Key Largo Friday morning, Jan. 31, 2025. The croc was found lounging in the home’s pool earlier in the morning. Monroe County Sheriff's Office