The Florida Gators’ recruiting success continues with the commitment of four-star EDGE Jayden Woods, who flipped from Penn State to join the Gators’ 2025 class.
Momentum on the Recruiting Trail
Head coach Billy Napier’s aggressive approach to recruiting has seen Florida land top talent from across the nation, and Woods’ commitment is a significant win. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound EDGE from Shawnee, Kansas, had been pledged to Penn State since June but decided to flip to Florida after an official visit last week during the Ole Miss game.
A Top-Notch Addition
Woods is ranked as the No. 130 overall player in the 247Sports Composite and No. 75 in 247Sports’ internal rankings. His addition makes him one of the top-rated players in Florida’s recruiting class, bolstering the program’s defensive depth. Napier has now secured the biggest commitment since receiving public support from athletic director Scott Stricklin three weeks ago.
A String of High-Profile Flips
Woods isn’t the only recruit Napier has flipped recently. Other notable recruits who switched their commitments to Florida include:
Four-star QB Tramell Jones Jr. (from Florida State)
Four-star RB Byron Louis (from Florida State)
Four-star LB Ty Jackson (from USC)
Three-star DL Stephon Shivers (from Georgia)
Three-star WR Muizz Tounkara (from Arizona)
Three-star OL Jahari Medlock (from Cincinnati)
Rapid Climb in Team Rankings
Florida’s recruiting efforts have propelled them to No. 15 in the 247Sports Composite team rankings, a dramatic rise from No. 51 earlier this month. However, to secure a top-10 class, the Gators will need additional high-profile commitments or significant transfer portal acquisitions.
As Napier continues to build momentum, Florida fans eagerly anticipate how the 2025 class will shape up and whether this recruiting surge can translate into on-field success.
