Recruiting News and Updates Pt. 2
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The state of Florida’s class of 2024 student-athletes are starting to make moves with some big-time college commitments happening around the state. Interestingly as you’ll note, there have been many recruits committed outside the state of Florida, making you wonder…
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Continue ReadingThe state of Florida’s class of 2024 student-athletes are starting to make moves with some big-time college commitments happening around the state. Interestingly as you’ll note, there have been many recruits committed outside the state of Florida, making you wonder how hard these universities actually recruit their own backyards while factoring in the impact of the transfer portal. Here’s a quick list of some of the recent commitments.
Recent 2024 Commitment Updates:
Carlos Mitchell Carlos Mitchell 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Lakeland | 2024 State FL | ATH | 2024 | Lakeland | @d1cj_
One of the best all-around athletes in the state is off the boards and headed to Western Michigan which has made noise in the Polk area. Mitchell de-committed from North Carolina earlier in the year and will now join the Broncos 2024 class.
Jameson Young Jameson Young 6'2" | 155 lbs | DB Lakeland | 2024 FL | DB | 2024 | Lakeland | @jamesonyoung12
Another Polk County stud will add to Western Michigan’s building 2024 class. Young was the top lockdown defender in the county this year and helped Lakeland win back-to-back state championships.
Ryan Daly Ryan Daly 6'2" | 280 lbs | DL Venice | 2024 State FL | DL | 2024 | Venice | @RyanDaly83
Daly will stick with the Duke Blue Devils who have former Miami Hurricanes head coach and more recently Penn State’s Defensive Coordinator, Manny Diaz. He will look to keep some of the big-time recruits like Daly locked into the vision.
Andrew Brinson Andrew Brinson 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Lutz Steinbrenner | 2024 FL | DB | 2024 | Gaither | @andrewbrinson15
Huge move made by Brinson and his family as he will make the move to Michigan State University to play big-time Power 5 ball at the next level.
JP Pickles | QB | 2024 | NFCHS | @JPPickles19
Florida schools missed out on a backyard QB piece with laser arm strength and leadership qualities as UTEP snags the Florida boy to help bring in some 2024 talent. Congrats to Pickles who has had consecutive production years with NFCHS.
Lucas Glassburn | K | 2024 | Windermere | @Lucas_Glassburn
Glassburn becomes the 2 D1 commit from Windermere High as the strong leg kicker will sign with the Temple Owls to continue his career on the gridiron.
Sho’Marion Gaines | ATH | 2024 | Matanzas | @ShomarionG
No better way for local D2-D3 colleges to build their program with in-state electric talent such as Gaines who has committed to Warner University where he will have the chance to shine at the next level.
Darrick McGhee Jr | LB | 2024 | FSUHS | @darrick_ii
McGhee has decided to stay home and play for the HBCU national champions at FAMU!
Jalin Carter | DB | 2024 | Columbia | @Jalincarter11
Congrats to Carter who will further his education and football journey at Anna Maria College, a Division III football team in Massachusetts.
Martavius Durden Jr | OLB | 2024 | Gibbs | @JrMartaviusLong Island University has been making noise on social media and grabbed a big-time target in Durden out of Gibbs High.