This latest string of commitments marks a greater surge for coach Billy Napier and the Gators, who have actively secured eight of their 10 commits in the 2026 class since the start of June. Florida has climbed to No. 28 nationally in the 247Sports Composite team rankings and stands sixth among SEC programs.

Florida State was dealt a setback on the recruiting trail to end off the week. The Seminoles beat out the Gators for a top prospect on Thursday, now Florida has responded with a victory of its own. READ MORE: Florida State lands four-star wideout Brandon Bennett over Gators and Bulldogs On Friday,

Running back Carsyn Baker (6-1, 195, Fairburn, GA., Langston Hughes) committed to Florida over Florida State and South Carolina. “Gator Nation I’m home,” Baker wrote on social media. Baker took an official visit to Gainesville at the end of Ma,y and during that trip, running backs coach Jabbar Juluke impressed him.