June is marked by official visits in the world of college football recruiting, and Florida recently welcomed one of the top receivers to its Class of 2025 board, four-star IMG Academy wide receivers Donovan Olugbode.
Being just a few hours away from Gainesville allowed Olugbode some opportunities to see the university and athletic facilities, but an official visit is a completely different experience. The red carpet is rolled out and players spend much more time with the coaching staff.
“It was definitely good to see them outside of the football aspect and see what they are like as people,” said Olugbode Blake Councilor of Swamp 247. “I met their families, learned more about what they like to do outside of football… It was awesome to sit down with Billy G and Nape to talk a little more about the offense.”
Without revealing too many secrets, Florida gave Olugbode a look at Billy Napier’s offensive scheme and it looks like a good fit. The Gators like to move players around, and Olugbode has the versatility to play outside and in the slot.
Florida battling Missouri and USC
Florida is Olugbode’s third of four official visits this summer. He has already been in washington It is USC and is heading to Missouri next. The Tigers and Trojans are the two teams that stand out, but Florida has always been at the top of the list.
“They are definitely up there,” he said. “Right now, I have everyone else up there too. I’m trying to get into these OVs with everyone in the same position. Listen to what everyone has to say and start figuring it all out after I’m done with them.”
Olugbode’s family came from Chicago for their first trip to Gainesville. It’s always a positive sign when parents approve of the school and Florida passes the test. No commitment date has been announced yet, but it could happen as early as July.
Recruitment Summary
Olugbode has earned four-star status everywhere except ESPN, where he is a three-star talent.
O On3 Industry Classificationwhich considers all four major services, recently moved him up 55 spots to 117th nationally, and he is also ranked 14th among wide receivers in the 2025 class. 247Sports compoundrising 73 places to 121st nationally and 14th at its position.
Recruiting prediction machine On3 gives Florida a better chance of landing a commitment from Olugbode after the official visit.
Last time we checked in, Florida was a 29.7% favorite. The Gators now hold 39.8% odds, followed by Missouri (17.7%), Washington (15.2%) and USC (12.6%).
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