Early Signing Day: Florida’s Top Recruits Make College Decision

An exciting week in college football recruiting is here: Early National Signing Day. Across the country, elite high school talent will officially commit to their future programs, shaping the landscape of college football for years to come. Florida, as always, is a hotbed of talent, with several of the nation's top-ranked players making their decisions today.   Here's a breakdown of Florida's top prospects to watch, along with their announcement times and potential landing spots:   DJ Pickett | Zephyrhills | DB   Time: 3 p.m.   Finalists: LSU (verbally committed), Miami, Oregon   The nation's top-ranked defensive back is set to make a game-changing decision. Pickett has the skillset to be a future NFL standout. While LSU holds his verbal commitment, Miami and Oregon are making strong pushes late.   [player_tooltip player_id='749031' first='Solomon' last='Thomas'] | Raines | OL   Time: 5 p.m.   Finalists: Florida State (verbally committed), Florida, LSU   As Florida's top-ranked offensive lineman, Thomas is a massive piece for any program. FSU currently holds the edge, but Florida is pressing hard for a late flip.   [player_tooltip player_id='826432' first='Cortez' last='Mills'] | Homestead | WR   Time: TBD   Finalists: Oklahoma (verbally committed), Nebraska   Mills has been an Oklahoma lean for months, but in the NIL era, anything can happen. Nebraska is rumored to be making a late push for the talented wideout.   Dallas Wilson | Tampa Bay Tech | WR   Time: 9 a.m.   Finalists: Oregon (verbally committed), Florida   Wilson's commitment is another high-profile decision to watch. While Oregon is the favorite, Florida is working overtime to keep the electric playmaker in-state.   [player_tooltip player_id='826461' first='Winston' last='Watkins'] | Venice | WR   Time: 11 a.m.   Finalists: Ole Miss, Indiana   Watkins has been a consistent producer at Venice, and many consider him a lock for Ole Miss. However, don't sleep on Indiana to make things interesting.   [player_tooltip player_id='749702' first='Javion' last='Hilson'] | Cocoa | DE   Time: 2 p.m.   Finalists: Texas, Missouri, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Texas A&M   Hilson was once an FSU commit but is now one of the most intriguing prospects on the board. Missouri seems to have the momentum heading into today, but this battle remains wide open.   [player_tooltip player_id='826502' first='Tarvos' last='Alford'] | Vero Beach | LB   Time: 2:15 p.m.   Finalists: Ohio State (verbally committed), Miami   Alford has been a longtime Ohio State commit, but Miami's late surge has introduced some uncertainty. Buckeyes fans will be holding their breath.   [player_tooltip player_id='953682' first='Jayvan' last='Boggs'] | Cocoa | WR   Time: TBD   Finalists: UCF (verbally committed), Florida State   With Gus Malzahn now at FSU, Boggs' recruitment has taken an interesting turn. Will he stick with UCF or follow his former coach to Tallahassee?   [player_tooltip player_id='826427' first='Jamie' last='Ffrench'] | Mandarin | WR   Time: TBD   Finalists: Texas, Florida, Miami   One of Florida's top-ranked wideouts, Ffrench's decision is critical for Texas, as the Longhorns look to add another Sunshine State star to their roster.   O'Lontae Dean | Armwood | ATH   Time: 10 a.m.   Finalists: Iowa, Iowa State   Dean's physicality and high football IQ make him a perfect fit for Iowa's defensive system. The Hawkeyes appear to have the edge heading into the morning announcement.

An exciting week in college football recruiting is here: Early National Signing Day. Across the country, elite high school talent will officially commit to their future programs, shaping the landscape of college football for years to come. Florida, as always, is a hotbed of talent, with several of the nation's top-ranked players making their decisions today.