The Florida Gators will soon have a spot at the top of their quarterback depth chart. After blowing up the roof the scout combination and setting some new records for his position, Anthony Richardson is projected to be a top 10 pick in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft.
However, Florida continues to work on rebuilding its chances for the game’s most important position. They already have another blue-chip rookie 2024 five-star prospect DJ Lagwayand added another this morning when Pahokee (Fla.) four-star QB Austin Simmons announced his commitment to the Gators.
Hey Gainesville, I’m home! 🐊 @coach_bnapier @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/Mbp1sCzIkx
— Austin Simmons (@austnsimmons) April 4, 2023
During his sophomore season, Simmons (6-foot-2, 180 pounds) threw for 3,161 yards, 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He is ranked #6 among defenders in class 2025 and number 56 overall.
Simmons is the first commitment for the Gators’ class of 2025. Twenty-four others programs, offers madeincluding Florida State, Miami, USF and UCF.
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