Florida signees in the final Top247 update for the 2024 class (2024)

The Crown Jewel of the Gators 2024 recruiting class. Lagway has been a part of the class since December of 2022, and remained committed over the course of the year, until putting pen to paper this past December during the Early Signing Period. Lagway has since enrolled at Florida, and is already taking part in classes, and will take part in the spring football season as well. Lagway was named the Gatorade National Player of the year and Maxpreps player of the year following a senior season where he threw for 4604 yards and 58 touchdowns, and also ran for 957 yards and another 16 touchdowns. Florida was in dire need of a quarterback, and now have the No. 1 ranked quarterback in the country per 247Sports rankings, and No. 3 overall player in the Top247.

Another five-star addition the Gators landed in the 2024 cycle, and another player at a position that needed attention. The Gators landed McCray's commitment back in late October of last year, and while others worked to flip him, he signed with the Gators during the Early Signing Period in December. He is the No. 4 ranked player overall in the latest Top247 rankings update, and No. 1 ranked defensive lineman. Florida has needed to not only keep bodies incoming to their front line, but add more elite players to that room. With his mix of length and power, the Gators se McCray being able to move around their front line. He's also already in Gainesville for the spring semester and will take part in spring football. It's great to get him in the program early, as it will help put him on a fast track to try and make an impact early as a freshman.

The Florida signee made a big jump in the latest rankings update, moving up to No. 83 overall and the No. 6 ranked linebacker in the final Top247 rankings. After a strong senior year, where he reportedly accounted for 122 total tackles (22 for a loss), 15 sacks, two forced fumbles, 2 blocked punts, and a blocked extra point, he was named the Gatorade player of the year for the state of Maryland. Chiles committed to the Gators last summer, and did not visit any other programs following that verbal pledge. He signed with the Gators during the Early Signing Period in December, but will not enroll with the program until the summer. While he may not be able to take part in spring football in Gainesville, his size and nose for the football should get him some burn early in his college career.

Another Gators signee at the linebacker position, who checks in at No. 114 overall in the final Top247 update, and is the No. 9 ranked linebacker. Graham has showed athletic ability on the field, playing both running back and linebacker over the course of his high school career. Linebacker was an area of focus for the Florida staff his cycle, and now have two very talented players signed, sealed, and delivered. Graham has already enrolled at Florida for the spring semester, and will go through spring football.The Florida legacy is someone the coaching staff is excited about, and have high hopes of him making strides this spring, so he can get in the rotation for the 2024 season.

The offensive tackle position has been an area the Florida staff worked to address this cycle, and have added some new players to the roster between the high school and transfer ranks. Westphal was a main target for the Florida staff in the 2024 case. He sits at No. 128 overall in the final rankings update, and No. 12 ranked offensive tackle. Flordia added some experienced players at the tackle position through the portal this year, but will still get a chance to go through spring with Westphal to see if he can be a contributor in year one. He's already gotten moved in, and is already going through classes for the spring semester.

There are only a few names in the Gators 2024 class who have not enrolled for the spring semester, and Jackson is one of them. He wanted to stay in high school for the spring to participate in his teams basketball season, as he's a high level player on the hardcourt as well. He's been predominately a pass catcher at the high school level, but still needs some work as a blocker. That will come with time, and getting into a college weight program will also allow his frame to fill out as well. He sits at No. 152 overall in the latest rankings update on 247Sports. He committed to the Gators this past summer, and though some other schools still tried to court him, he signed with the Gators in December.

After making his debut in the Top247 during the last update, Daniels moved up a few more spots in the final update. He now sits at No. 175 overall in the final Top247. This comes after a productive senior year, where he won a state championship, and also was named the Gatorade player of the year for the state of Mississippi. This came after a senior year where he accounted for 2,730 yards and 30 touchdowns. He's already enrolled for the spring, and will get a chance to develop in the Gators offense early on. He's a powerful runner, and will fit well into the scheme the Gators showcase in their run game.

Speed is the name of the game with Hawkins. He's one of the fastest names in the class of 2024, and has taken strides on the football field as a senior after taking part in the loaded IMG Academy program this past year. He will get a chance to add some more meat on his bones this spring in Florida's offseason workout program, and is another speedster added out wide. The Gators have wanted to get faster at the position since the arrival of Billy Napier, and hit the nail on the head with reeling in a player like Hawkins. He's the final name in the Gators 2024 class include in the Top247 rankings, and checks in at No. 240 overall.