PCFB Recruiting Update: Florida Closing in on Several Blue-Chip Targets as Class Pushes for National Top-Five Status

The Florida Gators have been on an absolute heater on the recruiting trail this cycle, assembling one of the deepest, most balanced classes in the nation. With several cornerstone commitments already locked in — including headline names like Reshard Overeem, John Bee, Jesus Silvestro, Mike Cooks, Khari Callow, Khari Hocker, and Jeremiah Scafe — Florida has built a foundation that combines elite athletic upside with positional versatility.

But now, with the season hitting its late stages and recruiting boards tightening across the country, the Gators are moving aggressively to close on a handful of premium targets. And if Florida seals even two of these battles, their class could realistically challenge for a top-three national finish.

Below is a full breakdown of the major remaining targets, the current landscape, and how each could fit within Florida’s already loaded class.

**Ciante Tuten — RB — #12 National, #1 RB

Daphne, Alabama**

Ciante Tuten might be the most explosive offensive weapon left on Florida’s board — and maybe the single most important offensive target overall. At 6'0", 212 pounds, Tuten blends burst, balance, and three-down versatility. There are no holes in his game: he is strong enough to run between the tackles yet sudden enough to break long runs in space, and his receiving ability makes him a modern back who fits perfectly into Florida’s spread-based offense.

Recruitment Status:

Florida currently holds the lead, but Nebraska and Ohio State remain serious contenders. Nebraska has pitched early playing time, while Ohio State has emphasized its recent track record of producing NFL backs.

Fit With Florida:

With the Gators already holding offensive blue-chippers like Overeem (who will elevate the passing game instantly) and Callow (a dynamic athlete in the slot), Tuten would complete the skill-position trifecta. He’d be the type of back who lets the offense stay balanced and dangerous, giving Florida its first true workhorse since the early PCFB era.

Tuten would instantly become one of the highest-rated RBs to sign with Florida in program history.

**Steve Fontaine — RT — #9 National, #1 RT

Buford, Georgia**

If Tuten is the flashiest remaining target, Fontaine is the most important from a roster-building perspective. A violent, technically refined right tackle at 6'6" and 318 pounds, Fontaine is the type of edge-protector that championship teams stack their offensive lines around.

Recruitment Status:

Georgia still leads — the in-state pull is strong, and the Bulldogs have made him a top priority. But Florida’s recent visit was a massive success, tightening the race significantly. Sources around the PCFB community say Florida might be the biggest threat UGA has faced for Fontain all cycle.

Fit With Florida:

Florida already boasts future trench anchors in commitments like Jeremiah Scafe and Jesus Silvestro, two physically dominant linemen who can play early. Adding Fontaine would give Florida one of the best young offensive line cores in the nation — and it would also significantly boost Reshard Overeem’s long-term ceiling.

If the Gators flip Fontaine, it could be the move that vaults this class into the top three nationally.

**Dillon Earle — LT — #42 National, #3 LT

Gardner, Kansas**

Dillon Earle is one of the most athletic pure left tackles in the cycle. Long, fluid, and explosive in pass protection, he’s a prototypical blind-side protector with a very high ceiling.

Recruitment Status:

Florida is currently projected to land him, with momentum accelerating after several strong conversations between Earle’s camp and the Gators’ staff.

Still, Georgia and Virginia Tech remain active in the race, with both pitching early starting opportunities.

Fit With Florida:

If Florida could pair Earle with Fontaine, the Gators would secure two future bookend tackles — a dream scenario for any offensive coordinator and especially for a young quarterback like Overeem.

Earle’s development curve fits perfectly with Florida’s class: he can compete immediately for rotational snaps, then grow into a dominant starter as the roster matures.

**John Kpassagnon — FS — #27 National, #2 FS

Crestview, Florida**

Kpassagnon is one of the jewels of Florida’s defensive board — a long, rangy ball-hawk with elite closing speed and natural instincts. Florida has been on him from the very beginning, and that early effort appears to be paying off.

Recruitment Status:

Florida has been the clear favorite since recruiting opened. He has built strong relationships with the Gators’ staff and already talks like someone who sees Gainesville as home.

Still, Miami and Wake Forest are pushing hard in an attempt to flip him before he announces.

Fit With Florida:

Pairing Kpassagnon with defensive commits like Mike Cooks, Khari Hocker, and John Bee could give the Gators one of the most versatile young secondaries in the country. With Bee’s physicality and Hocker’s speed, Kpassagnon would bring the deep-field intelligence that ties everything together.

This is a potential defensive cornerstone.

How These Targets Fit the Current Class

Florida’s class is already defined by:

• Reshard Overeem — a potential Day 1 starting QB and future superstar
• John Bee — a violent, instinctual linebacker
• Jesus Silvestro & Jeremiah Scafe — two high-upside trench prospects
• Khari Callow — electrifying weapon with position versatility
• Mike Cooks — polished, college-ready defensive back
• Khari Hocker — athletic safety with elite top-end speed
• Reshard Overeem (QB) — one of the most talented freshmen in program history

This is the foundation of a true championship-era class — but the remaining targets could transform it into something even more rare: a class that addresses every major position group with an elite talent.

If Florida lands all four?

It would likely be the best PCFB recruiting class in Florida history — and potentially the #1 overall class in the nation.

If Florida lands even two?

The class still projects to finish comfortably inside the top five, giving the Gators back-to-back elite cycles for the first time in league history.

What’s Next?

The next two weeks are crucial. Visits have been made, pitches have been delivered, and now Florida must finish. With the Gators surging on the field behind DJ Lagway and a staff firing on all cylinders off it, the momentum in Gainesville has rarely been higher.

If Florida’s closing stretch matches the energy of their season, this recruiting class could reshape the trajectory of the program for years to come.