Jon Sumrall’s dominance in recruiting isn’t limited to the 2027 class for the Florida Gators

The 2027 recruiting class for the Florida Gators has been dominant for Jon Sumrall, and he’s getting a great start on 2028.

Tyler Forness — NFL & College Football News Writer
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Florida head coach Jon Sumrall speaks to the team after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall speaks to the team after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun

Recruiting is on fire right now for the Florida Gators. Head coach Jon Sumrall has the Gators with a top-10 class, ranking eighth on Rivals, and third in the SEC. The top player in the class in the No. 3 overall recruit in five-star offensive lineman Maxwell Hiller, and Sumrall is shooting for more high-ranking five-star prospects.

Among the class of 2027, the Gators already have 15 commitments, with most of them in the trenches. While 2027 is getting the majority of the focus, Sumrall isn’t holding back on the class of 2028.

Florida Gators are in top-six for elite 2028 recruit

Sumrall is making waves all over when it comes to recruiting, landing in the top-six for five-star edge rusher Jalanie George.

George currently ranks as the No. 2 overall recruit per Rivals, and the Gators have been making waves on the defensive line. George is from Goodyear, Arizona, which is not a place the Gators usually recruit, but Sumrall is showing that he’s willing to recruit across the nation.

George’s profile is a fascinating one, already measuring at 6-5 and 240 pounds. It’s an incredible profile to have going into his junior season of high school. Rivals’ Charles Power highlights that paired with his plus athleticism.

Big EDGE prospect who is the highest-rated prospect at the position early on in the 2028 cycle. Listed at 6-foot-5, 240 pounds with a frame that should pack on. more weight. Shows advanced play speed, tracking down ball carriers in backside pursuit. The combination of size and burst off the edge sticks out. Collected 16 tackles-for-loss and 6.5 sacks during his sophomore season. Has positional versatility and upside along the defensive front.

Charles Power

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George is likely a ways away from committing, but the Gators being in his top six before Sumrall’s team ever hits the field is a great sign moving forward.

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