Recruiting: Kent Taylor Commits to Florida, Boosts Gators' Class of 2012
by Andy Hutchins on Oct 27, 2011 1:28 PM EDT
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PrintFlorida's recruiting efforts for the Class of 2012 just got a big boost: Kent Taylor has committed to Florida, bringing Will Muschamp's first full class of recruits to 17 players. Taylor, a tight end from Land O' Lakes High School north of Tampa, was long considered a Florida lean, had reportedly committed to a team just before word that the Gators want to take three tight ends in this recruiting class leaked, and probably became an even more vital recruit when Gerald Christian announced he would transfer earlier this week.
Taylor is the No. 1-ranked tight end in the Class of 2012 by both Rivals and Scout, and is a four-star prospect according to both services; Taylor's also a four-star prospect according to ESPNU, which rates him fourth among tight ends (first is fellow Florida commit Colin Thompson) and has him in the ESPNU 150. Rivals rates Taylor as the nation's No. 55 prospect in the Class of 2012.
We'll have a full breakdown of Taylor in the coming day or two, including what he can do for Florida and highlights from his high school career, but it suffices to say that Taylor could provide stability at the tight end position that has bedeviled Florida since Aaron Hernandez' early departure for the NFL after the 2009 season.
And his commitment is a nice bit of good news in Muschamp's often dreary first season in Gainesville.
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Fantastic!
Welcome aboard Kent!
Listen to them, the children of the night. What sweet music they make.
Here here!
I like good news, and there has been a pretty large void of it this season thus far.
Speaking of recruits, I got to see Mike Davis play last week, as his team was in the local cable game of the week. He looked pretty good but didn’t exactly dominate the entire game like you want to see a top recruit do against high school competition.
He does average 10.5 yards per carry though, so he is apparently getting the job done.
’Atta way Kent Taylor!
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I actually go to his school.
I don’t know him personally, but I saw him walking around today in red and black. I was a bit nervious he was going to go to Georgia, haha. But the Land O’ Lakes Gator now will be a Florida Gator, and congrats to him.
As Taylor said:
“Once a Gator, always a Gator.” Let’s hope that goes for Glades Day, too…
Oh, and I saw tweets about and pics of him in red and black. You weren’t the only person who did a double-take.
by Andy Hutchins on Oct 27, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
LOVE IT!!!!!!
Were choppin up to be the next Tight End University. Take that Joe Pa. That kids a beast looks like he could do a little hybrid work as well with his speed Cornelious Ingram 2.0 here we go.
by gatorempire127 on Oct 27, 2011 5:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Excellent.
I follow recruiting, but not to the extent that others do. So my question is: what about Freitag?
I know there have been rumbles about UF taking 3 TEs even with all the holes at other positions, but I still don’t know if I buy it. If Freitag wants to commit, is there a spot for him? If he does come on board, does this make Thompson or Taylor reconsider?
We need people who can get open and catch the ball in the worst way, so in that regard I guess 3 TEs makes sense. I know 2013 is supposed to be the massive year for WRs, but man do I want Diggs and Agholor. Especially Agholor. His film is amazing.
Oh, come on. Don't leave your uncle T-bag hangin'.
I have a hard time seeing three as well. Maybe three if the third is a drop off from the other two, but not another decently rated one. They already see two kids who are apparently pretty solid (and yes I know Taylor only just announced, but he committed a month ago). I just can’t see someone else coming aboard. We may already have the best two in the nation for a position that rarely has even two players on the field at once.
Then again, what a third might be thinking is “if those two play right away, I can redshirt and there’s the chance one could leave early.” Although that’s a lot of guessing to bank your future on.
by The Bull Gator on Oct 27, 2011 6:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The only thing that worries me about Agholor is the competition (or lack of it) that he goes up against. On the positive side, he performs great at camps against better players, but in games he’s not going up against top-notch talent.
Of course, he still has to top the list as my favorite recruit ever.
by The Bull Gator on Oct 27, 2011 6:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
There should be room.
Especially now with Christian transferring. And it shouldn’t dissuade the other two. Look at what Stanford is doing this year with 3 really good tight ends.
Now if we can only get the other Taylor to commit for 2013
Kelvin we need you! we want you! you … want us! You have a chance to be the first Running back legacy at Florida. Think of how your dad will be so proud of you when you pass him on the All-time rushing leader board and run over FSU better than he did.
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Amen!!!
Lets hope Charlie uses that same pitch cuz it’s like music. Very well said.
by gatorempire127 on Oct 27, 2011 9:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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