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Dan Mullen and staff received some positive news on Sunday as his Florida Gators received the commitment of a highly rated Class of 2020 prospect.

Avery Helm, of Missouri City, TX, announced his commitment to Florida via Twitter Sunday afternoon.

Committed!!! #GatorGang 🐊 pic.twitter.com/2sGgQV7XB7

— Avery Helm (@_AHELM22) April 7, 2019

Helm, who is listed as 6’2, 170 lbs according to 247Sports, is rated as a 4-star cornerback per the recruiting service. He is ranked as the #23 cornerback in the nation and is the #296 prospect overall in the 2020 cycle.

The Gators landed the pledge despite numerous offers from top programs including Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and more.

As a junior, Helm recorded 22 tackles and 3 interceptions while breaking up 22 passes.