Florida has efficiently flipped extensive receiver Dallas Wilson post-Nationwide Signing Day because the Gators signed the five-star prospect from Tampa, Florida. Wilson initially signed with Oregon within the early signing interval however was granted a launch from his monetary assist settlement upon his request.
Wilson dedicated to the Geese virtually two years in the past in January 2023 and held agency all over the early signing interval. Nonetheless, Florida made a late push for his companies, particularly after this system introduced that coach Billy Napier would return in 2025.
After signing with Oregon, Wilson reportedly nonetheless had second ideas about his resolution. Based on 247Sports, the chance to remain nearer to household was in the end a significant driver within the flip. Florida is lower than two hours from his highschool in Tampa, whereas Oregon is greater than 3,000 miles away.
Now, Florida reaps the advantages by signing Wilson, the lone five-star and prime general recruit in a stacked Class of 2025. Wilson is rated the No. 26 general participant and No. 4 receiver within the recruiting class whereas incomes comparisons to Ole Miss extensive receiver Tre Harris.
“Needs to be seen as one of many prime go catchers within the 2025 cycle given his big-play capabilities and uncommon bodily options,” 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins stated. “Might discover success in a wide range of completely different offensive assaults and skill to make contested catches may need him within the rotation sooner reasonably than later.”
With Wilson’s addition, the Gators transfer to a prime 10 nationwide recruiting class and push Tennessee all the way down to No. 11. The highest two gamers within the recruiting class — Wilson and Vernell Brown III — are each extensive receivers who may contribute instantly subsequent to thrilling younger quarterback DJ Lagway. The freshman led a four-game successful streak to finish the season 8-5, together with wins over then-No. 22 LSU and then-No. 9 Ole Miss.