Naeshaun Montgomery, a 4-star recruit from Miami Central High School, has announced his commitment to the Florida Gators on August 25, 2024. Montgomery had offers from SEC rivals Alabama and LSU, and offers from FSU, Oregon, and Penn State. The 6’1″, 165 pound wideout chose Florida during a livestream on his Instagram.
Montgomery posted on X, “Gator Nation I’m Coming Home Go Gators.” He is another weapon added to an already dangerous 2025 wide receiver recruitment class that features Joshua Moore and Vernell Brown III. Montgomery is a top 10 prospect according to Rivals.com and has boosted Florida’s recruitment ranking to 19th, nationally, according to On3.
This is a great pickup for Billy Napier’s offense. Montgomery is a vertical threat that possesses impressive speed, a lethal first step off the line of scrimmage, and a blocking ability that very few receivers have. He dominates on the outside wether it’s going up for a jump ball or planting a defensive back into the ground. His release is lightning quick and very few his size can get off the line of scrimmage as fluent and elusive as Montgomery. He has an impressive route tree and a very physical YAC portfolio. He has a similar play style to D.K. Metcalf and Stefon Diggs in which he can get open, get up and grab it over defensive backs, and can set a nasty block to take a defensive back out of the play.
After watching his tape, Montgomery will provide a physicality that Florida has been looking for. He puts defensive backs on the floor or leaves them with no chance once he jumps up for the high-point of the catch. Montgomery isn’t afraid to get hit after the catch and does a very good job in catching the ball with anticipation in getting hit. He will be especially useful for fade routes within the red zone and on go routes when the Gators are closer to midfield. His release creates instant separation to his man which provides quick slant options for his quarterback and can provide Napier with many more RPO scenarios.
Gator fans should look forward to having Montgomery on their roster. It will be a nice breath of fresh air seeing a receiver who is more on the physical side of play. He is an explosive playmaker that can affect the game during a pass or run play. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and his play shows that. He doesn’t back down when things aren’t coming his way and takes every opportunity to prolong the play. He fits Napier’s offensive style perfectly and will be a focal point on the offense in the upcoming years. Get excited because the swamp just got a little bit tougher with Montgomery.
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