Florida sent firm message by top recruit who was grew up a fan of the Gators
The defensive line has been a tough one for the Florida Gators during this recruiting cycle. They have landed two of the bigger name recruits in four-star Kendall Guervil and four-star JaReylan McCoy, but they just lost three-star Jamir Perez to Ohio State on the Fourth of July. Right now, they need to get another […]
The defensive line has been a tough one for the Florida Gators during this recruiting cycle.
They have landed two of the bigger name recruits in four-star Kendall Guervil and four-star JaReylan McCoy, but they just lost three-star Jamir Perez to Ohio State on the Fourth of July. Right now, they need to get another win or two to feel like things will get on the right track.
Four-star Jake Kruel leaves Gators out of top 3
Getting another win on the defensive line for the Gators should be a top priority, but they are still striking out. On Tuesday, they were left out of four-star edge rusher from IMG Academy Jake Kruel's top-three schools.
It's especially tough since the Orlando, Florida product grew up as a Gators' fan. He would have fit in really well in Ron Roberts' defense. The one saving grace that the Gators have is that he wants to take his recruitment into the fall. Oklahoma does have the advantage right now, but things could change quickly.
It's unfortunate that things have gone this way, as Kruel's scouting report projects him out to be a really good prospect.
Polished pass rusher that can win early or late with his technique and hustle. Might not blow you away off the hoof with his build, but game tape paints a different picture as he dips, rips and swipes his way through and around obstacles. Has proven to be an extremely efficient mover that can plant and redirect with little waisted motion. Owns a near complete menu of moves and is quick to cycle them as he likes to keep opponents guessing. Not one that has been asked to really anchor or hold up traffic, but tends to make plenty of effort-based stops in pursuit as he charges down the cleat line and gets ball carriers on the ground. Overall, should be viewed as an extremely advanced edge defender for his age. Easy to wonder how much more can be squeezed out of the player after he spent the past few years honing his craft at the NFL factory that is IMG Academy, but testing profile (1.65 split in the 10-yard dash, 4.18 in the short shuttle) and competitive drive signal that he’s got what it takes to make an impact at the Power Four level and then eventually become a pro. Likely to stick on the corner, but could always move closer to the ball depending on scheme and maturation.
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