Gators land commitment from 3-star DT Desmond Watson
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The Florida Gators have landed their twenty-third commitment of the 2021 recruiting cycle. 3-star DT Desmond Watson announced his commitment to the program on Thursday via Twitter.

Watson is a 6’6, 350 lb prospect who held offers from Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, and Miami, among others.

The Seffner, FL native attended the Gators’ Junior Day event, held March 7, just prior the NCAA mandated shutdown due to Covid-19.

Defensive line coach David Turner led the charge in the recruitment of Watson. As a junior at Armwood, Watson recorded 65 tackles, including 34 tackles for loss, and ten sacks.

Watson’s brother, Darrian McNeal is a wide receiver at the University of Oregon.

Watson’s commitment brings the Gators to 23 committed prospects. Florida currently has the No. 11 ranked class in the 2021 cycle, according to 247Sports.

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