The Florida Gators entered Week 13 with the nation’s 12th-ranked recruiting class, and once again Billy Napier’s staff showed they’re not slowing down. With four new in-state commitments—each bringing their own blend of size, upside, and fit—the Gators continue to assemble one of the most intriguing and well-rounded classes in the PCFB landscape. Add these fresh pickups to a growing list of blue-chip and high-upside recruits already committed, and it’s becoming clear that Florida is building a roster designed to compete for championships for years to come.
Below is a full breakdown of Florida’s newest additions, followed by an updated look at the rest of the class and how all the pieces fit together.
New Additions Bolster Both Sides of the Ball
**Rodney Halapio – ATH / Fort Meade, FL
6’2, 243 lbs | 84 SPD | 79 CTH | 82 CIT | 75 SRR | 60 PBK | 62 RBK**
One of the most physically unique players in the class, Rodney Halapio has the versatile frame and athletic profile that Florida loves at tight end. At 6’2 and a rocked-up 243 pounds, he’s built almost like a hybrid fullback, but his soft hands, strong catch-in-traffic ability, and surprising stride speed make him a mismatch creator. Coaches believe he profiles best as a tight end who can line up inline, flex out into the slot, or serve as an H-back in motion sets.
Halapio routinely dominated smaller defenders at the prep level, often breaking first contact and fighting through arms to extend plays. His blocking is still raw—especially in pass pro—but Florida feels they can mold his strength and motor into a reliable TE2 early in his career with TE1 upside.
**Tyreke Teague – QB / Miami, FL
86 THP | 81 SPD | 80 TOR**
The Gators have already landed their quarterback of the future in 5★ superstar Reshard Overeem, but Week 13 brings in a second signal-caller: Tyreke Teague, a twitchy, live-armed dual-threat from South Florida. Teague gives Florida exactly what elite programs crave—depth, insurance, and developmental upside at the most important position on the field.
He’s a quarterback who can threaten defenses horizontally with his legs and vertically with his natural arm pop. While not as polished as Overeem mechanically, Teague excels outside the pocket, throwing accurately on the move and showing the creativity that is almost impossible to teach.
Florida envisions Teague as a long-term developmental piece who will push the QB room and thrive in an offense that features designed rollouts, RPOs, and spacing concepts.
**Jadarius Funk – DT / Orange Park, FL
3★ | High-Motor Interior Force**
Every recruiting class needs an interior anchor, and Florida just found theirs. Jadarius Funk might only be a 3-star prospect on paper, but coaches rave about his motor, gap discipline, and ability to eat space inside. Funk is the type of defensive tackle who makes everyone around him better—linebackers stay clean, and pass-rushers get to hunt more freely.
He’s a classic “dirty work” interior defensive lineman, and Florida views him as a long-term rotational piece who eventually could develop into a consistent starter. Funk flashes surprising quickness off the ball and has the leverage strength to handle double teams at the high school level. With a college strength program and technique refinement, he could be one of the class’s hidden gems.
**Brayden Lowery – TE / Ocala, FL
6’6, 209 lbs | Matchup Nightmare**
Already blessed with one of the physically strongest tight end prospects in Halapio, Florida doubled down at the position by adding 6-foot-6 Brayden Lowery, a long, fluid pass-catcher built to win one-on-one matchups. Lowery is a classic contested-ball specialist, using his length and high-point ability to win jump balls with ease.
At 209 lbs, he’ll need to add weight, but his developmental upside is enormous. Florida loves pairing complementary skillsets, and the contrast between Lowery’s vertical threat profile and Halapio’s toughness-after-the-catch gives the Gators flexibility in multiple packages.
Recap of Florida’s Headline Recruits Already Committed
The new commits join an already strong cast of blue-chip prospects and high-upside local talent. Here’s a refresher on the players who helped build Florida’s top-15 class:
**Reshard Overeem – QB, Sanford, FL
5★ | #3 Player in the Nation**
The crown jewel of the class, Reshard Overeem, remains the franchise piece. At 6’2, 206 lbs with elite freshman attributes—**85 THP, 82 SAC, top-tier athleticism—**Overeem is the future face of the program. His elite high school production (over 5,000 total yards and 63 TDs his final year) and multi-sport background make him one of the most complete QB prospects Florida has signed in a decade.
John Bee – WR
One of the most explosive receivers in the class, Bee is a yards-after-catch machine who fits perfectly into Florida’s tempo offense. He brings vertical speed and elite change-of-direction ability.
Jesus Silvestro – WR
Silvestro brings the polish. Precise routes, smooth acceleration, and a technician-like approach make him a quarterback’s best friend. Many believe he’ll play early.
Mike Cooks – RB
A powerful runner with underrated burst, Cooks is a chain-mover who thrives in outside zone. He complements the Gators’ pursuit of top back Ciante Tuten perfectly.
Khari Callow – CB
One of the class’s best defensive players, Callow is a rangy corner with lockdown potential. His length, ball skills, and patience at the line of scrimmage stand out on tape.
Reshard Overeem – QB
(Already mentioned above but worth repeating—program changer.)
Khari Hocker – S
Hocker is the enforcer of the class. He delivers big hits but also shows the intelligence and instincts to play single-high or in the box.
Jeremiah Scafe – LB
A downhill linebacker with natural leadership traits. Scafe diagnoses plays quickly and plays with a physical edge that coaches love.
How the Class Fits Together
What stands out about Florida’s class is its balance and long-term roster vision:
- Two QBs: A superstar and a developmental dual-threat.
- Two TEs: One power-based multipurpose weapon; one tall mismatch receiver.
- Skill Weapons: Bee, Silvestro, and Cooks give Overeem the future arsenal he needs.
- Defenders: Callow, Hocker, Scafe, and Funk add toughness and athleticism at all three levels.
Florida has prioritized high-ceiling athletes, in-state talent, and players who bring competitiveness and versatility—traits that define championship rosters.
What’s Next for the Gators?
With Week 13 in the books, Florida is expected to continue pushing for a top-10 class. The staff is still heavily involved with several elite prospects, including:
- Ciante Tuten – #1 RB in the nation
- Steve Fontaine – 5★ OT
- Several high-upside defensive backs across the Southeast
If Florida closes even one of those headline names, their climb into the top 10 becomes not just possible, but likely.
Final Thoughts
Week 13 proved once again that Florida’s recruiting strategy is working. The Gators are stacking talent at every position, addressing both short-term depth and long-term star power. This class has the potential to be a foundational group for the next era of Florida football—one that competes for SEC titles and national relevance.
With the regular season winding down and signing day approaching, Florida is heating up at exactly the right time.
