The Florida Gators continue to haul in the commitments for their 2024 recruiting class. Wednesday, 3-star DL Kendall Jackson pledged to the program.
BREAKING: Four-Star DL Kendall Jackson tells me he has Committed to Florida!
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 12, 2023
The 6’4 260 DL from Gainesville, FL chose the Gators over Arkansas, Miami, & Kentucky
“Growing up I always wanted to be a Gator! Looks like dreams do come true🐊”https://t.co/Tr7p0z9JLb pic.twitter.com/BC8ryVoD4L
Jackson, a product of Gainesville’s Buchholz High, is a 6’4, 250 lb prospect who can play anywhere along the defensive line. In his last two years at the high school level, he’s recorded 19.5 sacks for the Bobcats.
Jackson is rated the nation’s No. 463 overall prospect per the 247Sports composite and the No. 67 DL in the nation. Florida co-defensive coordinator Sean Spence was his primary recruiter to UF while inside linebackers coach Jay Bateman played a role, as well.
Jackson chose the Gators over Miami, Arkansas, and Kentucky among others. Jackson officially visited Florida in June and took trips to those three schools in subsequent official visits.
For Florida, Jackson is the nineteenth member of the recruiting class with more expected over the next few weeks. The Gators are currently ranked No. 3 in the recruiting rankings for 20