Committing a year early isn’t very common in college football these days, but it usually means a player is willing to be the face of a recruiting class. This is the role of the Jesuit quarterback (Tampa) Will Griffin will play for Florida’s Class of 2026, according to Alligators online.
“I recruit all the time,” Griffin said at Future 50 Media Day. “That was another big thing when I committed early. I knew the responsibility I had to recruit my class and the class of 2025. I’m helping here and there with the class above me, but why not? Those will be the guys I play with as well.”
Like any good quarterback, Griffin’s main focus is bringing in guys who can catch the ball. Griffin is in contact with some of Florida’s top targets, including the five-star Class of 2025 Vernell Brown III It is Caleb Cunningham.
Recruitment Summary
Griffin is one of the top quarterbacks in the class of 2026. He is ranked 117th overall and 11th at his position, according to the On3 industry rankings. The 247Sports composite has him slightly higher at Nos. 102 and 9, respectively.
After receiving offers from several Power Four programs, Griffin chose Florida — the program he has loved his entire life — on June 1. Florida was equally high on Griffin. Multiple reports name him as the Gators’ top target in the class.
He’s already spent time shadowing freshman DJ Lagway and learning at OTAs. His next visit should come at the end of the month for the Grill in the ‘Ville barbecue, and then he’ll be back for the season opener against Miami.
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