The University of Florida football program will try to start off the Jon Sumrall era with a strong close to its 2026 recruiting class on Early National Signing Day on Dec. 3. While most of the Gators' 2026 class is set to sign today, the Early Signing Period lasts through Friday. So, there could be some late drama.

So far, the Gators have reportedly retained 18 of their 19 original commitments, with only four-star running back Carsyn Baker decommitting after former UF coach Billy Napier was fired on Oct. 19. Baker, however, is still considering signing with Florida despite backing off his commitment, as Sumrall works to keep him.

Florida will try to secure commitments for all of its current 18 recruits during the day while possibly adding a few more. Sumrall was introduced as head coach on Monday in Gainesville, after being officially named to the position on Nov. 30. Sumrall says he has been on Zoom and FaceTime calls with recruits and their families, asking them to give him a chance.

Florida only has predictions to add four-star safety Dylan Purter from LSU and made a late offer to four-star Missouri edge rusher commit Micah Nickerson.

Given the massive coaching turnover in the SEC over the past week, there could be some surprises between today and Friday. The SEC coaching changes include:

Florida: Jon Sumrall from Tulane

LSU: Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss (seven-year, $91 million deal)

Ole Miss: Pete Golding promoted from defensive coordinator

Auburn: Alex Golesh from South Florida

Arkansas: Ryan Silverfield from Memphis

Kentucky: Will Stein from Oregon (offensive coordinator)

Six of the SEC's 16 teams made coaching changes in a span of just 24 hours over the weekend, creating one of the most chaotic coaching carousels in recent history. The Gator recruiting class ranks as high as 13th nationally, according to Rivals, and sixth in the SEC, per ESPN.

One of the key signees today was Tampa Jesuit quarterback Will Griffin. Griffin committed to the Gators on June 1, 2024, and, despite the coaching change at UF, continued to affirm he was committed to the Gators. He did so again earlier this week on social media earlier and made it official this morning as the 12th player to sign for the Gators on Early National Signing Day. Since Griffin's signing, three additional prep players have put pen to paper for the Gators, bringing their current total to 15 signees on Day 1 of the early period.

Here's a quick look at who UF has locked in so far, according to the school's official football site:

Finished his prep career as the all-time leading passer in Tampa Bay high school history, with 2,534 yards, 37 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.

Became the 10th quarterback in state history to throw for 10,000 career yards in high school.

25 offers (Top: UGA, Ohio State, Michigan)

Career stats: 64 games, 844/1,353 (62%), 12,299 yards, 143 TD, 43 INT, 182 rushes, 759 yards, 18 TDs

Participated in national events such as the Elite 11 Finals, the Polynesian Bowl, and the Under Armour All-America Game.

Passed Tim Tebow on Florida’s all-time passing yards list

Becomes the eighth player in his family to play at Florida, joining his older brother, Vernell Brown III, and cousin Vincent Brown Jr., to don the Orange and Blue in 2026. 

Helped lead Jones High School to a 14-1 season and a state championship berth in 2024. 

Won a national championship with his 7x7 squad. 

Tabbed as a 4-star according to Rivals and ranked as the seventh CB as well as 74th out of all players nationally. Also ranked as the eighth player in the state of Florida.

3x State Champion sprinter in the state of Florida.

Played both ways for Windermere High School, leading them to a 10-0 2024 season.

2024: 30 tackles, 3 TFL, 6 INT (3 ret. for TDs), 4 PBU, 2 sacks, 1 FF in 8 games.

2025: Named Alpha Dog and MVP of DBs at Under Armour Next Camp in Orlando.

Selected Florida over Ohio St., FSU and Tennessee, among others.

Touted as a 3-star by Rivals. 

Ranked as the 44th best OT and 578th prospect in the country.

Also played basketball in HS.

Older brother was a former DL at Ole Miss.

Also played in three games on the defensive line, totaling seven tackles, three TFLs and two sacks.

Chose Florida over Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Penn State, South Carolina, Texas A&M and UCF, among others.

Tabbed as a 4-star by ESPN while being ranked as the 12th best WR and 247th player nationally. Ranked as the 12th best player out of Alabama.

Also played basketball throughout high school

2025: Recorded 21 carries for 195 yards and 2 TDs, while bringing in 31 receptions for 405 yards and 6 TDs.

2024: 38 catches, 757 yards, 12 TD at WR. On defense, 11 tackles, 2 PBU, 2 FR. 1 kick return TD.

2023: 33 catches, 640 yards, 9 TD at WR. 46 tackles and 8 INT on defense. Notched one punt return TD.

Selected Florida over FSU, Miami, Georgia, and Auburn, among others.

Ranked as a 4-star according to Rivals and 17th in his position. Recorded as the 145th-ranked player nationally and 21st in the state of Texas.

2025 Under Armour All-America Game participant (2 tackles, 1 TFL).

Played in the 2025 Polynesian Bowl. 

Named to three First-Team All-District rosters to pair with two First-Team All-State nods. 

Totaled 130 tackles, 42 TFLs, 14.5 sacks, 41 QB hurries, two forced fumbles, and one defensive score. 

Led Duncanville to the Texas 6A D-I state championship in 2023. 

Selected Florida over Alabama, Arizona State, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas and Texas A&M, among others. 

Tabbed as a 3-star by ESPN.

Noted as the 37th best OL and 10th player in the state of South Carolina by ESPN. 

Named to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas roster. 

Played basketball and competed in track and field.

Chose Florida over Georgia, South Carolina and Oklahoma, among others.

Named a consensus 4-star recruit in the 2026 signing class by Rivals, 247 Sports and ESPN. 

Touted as the No. 197 player nationally by ESPN and the No. 18 player at his position per 247 Sports. 

Earned First Team All-Region Honors while being named Player of the Year for his region. 

Totaled 95 receptions for 2,051 yards and 21 TDs, adding 694 yards and 19 TDs across 100 carries. 

Also played basketball throughout high school.

Selected Florida over Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Ole Miss, among others. 

Touted as a 3-star prospect according to ESPN.

Ranked the No. 61 OT in the 2026 signing class and 75th-ranked player out of Florida per ESPN. 

Spent his junior season working at RT for Glades Central, which went 9-2 and made Florida’s 2A playoffs.

As a senior, he was a member of a Glades Central team that went 10-2.

Chose Florida over Miami, Penn State and West Virginia, among others.

Tabbed as a 5-star by ESPN and recorded as the third-best defensive lineman in the class and 12th-ranked player nationally. Ranked as the second-best player out of Mississippi.

Career: 105 solo tackles, 71 assisted tackles, 47.5 TFL, 22 sacks, 40 hurries and 3 fumble recoveries.

2024: MHSAA Class 7A Title Winner.

Also played basketball throughout high school.

Selected Florida over Ole Miss, Alabama, Arkansas and Auburn, among others.

Tabbed as a 4-star recruit in the 2026 signing class by ESPN. 

Regarded as the No. 2 LB, No. 179 player nationally and the No. 26 player in the state of Florida per ESPN. 

Helped Lakeland HS to back-to-back state championships in 2022 and 2023.

Named the Ledger All-County Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024 season. 

Earned Preseason All-American status via MaxPreps. 

Also competed in Track and Field, earning a county title in shot put his sophomore year.

Selected Florida over Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas and Texas A&M, among others. 

Named a consensus 4-star recruit in the 2026 signing class by Rivals, 247 Sports and ESPN. 

Tabbed as the No. 153 prospect nationally and the No. 17 player in the state by Rivals, while being touted as the No. 9 WR in the country by 247 Sports. 

Became the first high school player in the state of Florida to record over 1,000 rushing and receiving yards in the same season since Devin Hester in 2002. Williams totaled 108 carries, 1023 yards and 16 TDs on the ground, adding 85 catches, 1473 yards and 13 TDs across his historic 2024 campaign.

Totaled 108 carries, 1023 yards and 16 TDs on the ground, adding 85 catches, 1473 yards and 13 TDs across his historic 2024 campaign.

Set a Buchholz record with seven touchdowns recorded in a single game. 

Earned 2024 Sports Illustrated Florida HS Offensive Player of the Year Honors. 

Named the Gainesville Sun's All-Area Offensive Player of the Year. 

Highlighted as a 2024 Finalist for the Florida Dairy Farmers 6A Mr. Football award.

A multi-sport athlete, he also played baseball throughout high school. 

Selected Florida over Florida State, Indiana, Louisville, Missouri, North Carolina, Ole Miss and Utah, among others. 

Rated as a 4-star recruit by ESPN and highly touted as the second-best WR as well as the 44th-ranked player nationally. Tabbed as the fourth-ranked recruit out of Texas.

Selected to the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl.

Texas 5A 200m state champion (20.52).

2025: Recorded 8 carries for 135 yards and 2 TDs, as well as 37 receptions for 890 yards and 12 TDs.

2024: Played at both WR and RB, gaining 1,400 yards from scrimmage and 12 TDs with 3 kick/punt return TDs (11.8 yards per carry, 16.3 yards per reception).

2023: Accounted for 1,800 scrimmage yards and 22 TDs (7.67 yards per carry, 19.1 yards per reception).

Selected Florida over FSU, Miami and Oklahoma, among others.

Considered a 4-star by ESPN as well as 16th at his position. Ranked as the 50th best player out of the state of Florida.

Member of an IMG team that went 9-0 this season and ranked first in FL and sixth in the country.

Chose Florida over Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama, among others.

Logged as a 4-star according to Rivals and ranked as the 22nd best defensive lineman as well as 193rd nationally. Recorded as the 23rd-ranked player in the state of Florida.

Named to The News-Press Big 15 in 2023 and 2024.

2023: 49 tackles, 8 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 3 FR, 2 FF.

2024: 88 tackles, 12 TFL, 2 FF, 0.5 sack.

Selected Florida over FSU, Miami, Georgia, Texas, and Alabama, among others.