DeMarcus Walker Will Decide Late August

According to several reports from Florida's Friday Night Lights camp, DeMarcus Walker has set a decision date (August 24th).  Walker pushed back his decision date so that the event can be televised.  According to Amy Campbell of FOX Sports NEXT, Walker already has chosen his school.  The battle for the 4-star DE is between two SEC schools; Florida and Alabama.

So what do you think, will Walker end up in Gainesville or Tuscaloosa?  Comment below.

Hello Marlon Humphrey

Position:  Cornerback

Hometown/School:  Hoover, AL - Hoover

Height/Weight:  6'0/170

• Humphrey is a 5-star recruit for the class of 2014 according to 247Sports.  They also rank him 2nd at his position and 8th overall in the nation.
• Has offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Michigan State, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Mississippi State.
• As of now, Alabama, the nearby school is the favorite.
• Humphrey's father was once an excellent running back for Alabama.
• He started varsity last year for the national powerhouse, Hoover Bucs (remember this team being on MTV for that show a while back?).
• Last year he recorded 33 solo tackles and 5 interceptions.  He also blocked 2 punts and had 3 TD returns according to Scout.
• Was First Team All-State according to the ASWA.
• Humphrey is a speedster.  He is a star on the Hoover's track team and won the 110m hurdles AAU National Championship.  On that performance, he broke a national record for the 15-16 age group. Not too shabby.
• By all accounts, Humphrey is a likeable and coachable kid.

Dillan Lawson Decommits, What Does It Mean?

Last night, OLB Dillan Lawson announced at a Florida State football camp that he was back on the market.  There have been rumors of this eventual split for a while and it seemed almost inevitable that it would happen.

247Sports grade Lawson as a 3-star prospect and rank him 29th at his position (OLB).

Zach Abolverdi, of Gatorsports.com's Gator Prospectus, described the situation as a "mutual decision" between Lawson and Florida's coaching staff.  Here is an excerpt from the article:

In late May, Crestview coach Kevin Pettis said the UF coaches told Lawson they would honor his commitment as he tried to get back on track academically.
But this week, Muschamp & Co. came to the conclusion that Lawson hadn’t shown enough improvement and the two parties decided it was best to split.

According to sources, Lawson still would like to go to Florida if he can get his schooling straight.  Lawson's coach believe there is a 70% chance that Lawson ends up in Gainesville.  Personally, I don't think it is that high.

So what does this all mean for Will Muschamp and the Florida Gators?

First, this isn't even close to the end of the world for the Gators.  If Muschamp had to lose one commitment, Dillan Lawson would be somewhere at the top of the list (if not first).  The Gators already have three other linebackers that are all 4-star recruits according to Rivals.  Lawson, according to the recruiting services, was the least talented.

I don't see the Gators getting another outside linebacker.  According to Rivals, there are only five OLBs left on the board for Florida and none of them look like they will be committing to Florida.  It really isn't that big of a deal and could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.  Florida didn't really need Lawson (unless he turns out to be a star) and it just opens up another scholarship for somebody in a position of more need.

Overall, not a big loss and Gator fans shouldn't lose sleep over it (you shouldn't lose sleep over any recruit, really).  I mean the guy does have a tattoo of Alabama's logo and called Florida fans "obnoxious".  This decommittment may end up as addition by subtraction.  He is saying that he wants to end back up at Florida but I think it is somewhat clear that Muschamp wants to part ways with Lawson.

Do you want Lawson back with Florida?  Leave a comment below.

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Bo Scarbrough Will Decide on July 23rd

Bo Scarbrough, a 2014 running back from Tuscaloosa, will announce his college choice on the morning of July 23rd.  247Sports grades Scarbrough as a 5-star recruit and the 7th-best player overall in 2014.  Scarbrough's will decide between Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, and Florida.  According to al.com, Scarbrough rushed for 928 yards and 13 TDs.  Also, Scarbrough racked up 280 yards and 4 TDs as a receiver too.

It is going to be pretty tough for the Gators to get Scarbrough especially with him being from Tuscaloosa.  I'm going to say Scarbrough ends up at the hometown school.

2013 Recruiting: Kelvin Taylor

Position:  Running Back

Hometown/School:  Belle Glade, FL - Glades Day

Height/Weight:  5'10/215

Rivals - 247Sports - Scout - ESPN

Other Offers:  South Carolina, Florida State, Alabama, USC, Miami

Report:  Kelvin is the son of former Gator great, Fred Taylor.  Taylor's commitment came down to his father's alma mater and the school that has produced a pair of great running backs recently in Alabama.  Taylor committed to the Gators back on Florida's Junior Day.

The four major recruiting services seem to be split on Kelvin Taylor.  ESPN (4-star) and 247Sports (5-star) rank Taylor as the best running back in the nation for 2013.  On the other hand, Scout and Rivals both agree that he is a 4-star prospect and rank him 9th and 10th.  Interesting.

Kelvin Taylor has been playing varsity football for Glades Day High School since he was in the 7th grade.  Taylor has put up huge numbers and has already broken Emmitt Smith's Florida high school rushing record.  In the 8th grade, Taylor rushed for almost 1700 yards and 27 TDs which helped him being named All-State that year.  Remember, that was just his 8th grade year.

Here is what Chad Simmons of Scout had to say about Kelvin Taylor:

Taylor is built very low to the ground, he has a very strong lower-body, and he is very tough to tackle. He keeps his legs moving after contact, he moves very well laterally, and although he may not have elite speed, he has very quick feet. He hits the hole with quickness and power, and he is a very productive back. He has natural running back instincts and he has a good feel for the game when the ball is in his hands.

Bud Elliott from SB Nation:

He has been a workhorse back, with many games of over 30 carries. Taylor is not big enough to carry the rock that many times in the college game, but he does have a nice blend of power, speed, quickness and natural instincts (thanks, Dad!).

 The main question surrounding Taylor seems to be whether he can last in college or not.  By the time Taylor graduates from high school, he will have played 7 years of varsity football.  Can Taylor stay healthy through his time at Florida?  Hopefully.

Taylor will play in the Under Armour All-America Game next year and Taylor just finished competing at The Opening.

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Demarcus Robinson

Florida To Host DeMarcus Walker.  The 4-star DE seems to be down to two schools; Alabama and Florida.  While Alabama seems to be the favorite, Muschamp will have the chance to impress Walker on Friday.  While Florida may be in second place right now, Zach Abolverdi of GatorSports.com points out that Florida has something going for them:

While all signs seem to point to Alabama, the Gators do have one thing going for themselves — ‘The Fantastic Four.’

Comprised of his close friends and fellow Jacksonville products Ahmad Fulwood, Daniel McMillan and Nick Washington, Walker is the only member not committed to UF.

We'll have to wait and see but from what I've read, I'd put my money on Alabama.

Demarcus Robinson.  There are a couple snippets concerning 4-star receiver Demarcus Robinson.  He said in an interview with TigerIllustrated.com($) who his favorite is and when he will likely decide:

"Clemson is one and Florida I'd say is two," Robinson toldTigerillustrated.com over the weekend at the Rivals100, 5-star Challenge. "I want to see each before I make my decision." 
The Rivals250 member now knows his visit schedule for July and has a decision timetable as well.
"I'm going to Georgia for Dawg Night, then visiting Clemson again and then heading to Florida for Friday Night Lights on back-to-back-to-back weekends," Robinson said. "I'll probably make my decision before school starts in late July." 

GatorNation posted a free recruiting mailbag with Derek Tyson (great read, highly recommend it).  In the article, Tyson was asked if Robinson will choose Florida over Bama (probably should have replaced with Bama with Clemson) and here is how Tyson answered the question:

It's too close to call right now. Alabama had been sliding a little before his trip to Tuscaloosa last weekend. The Tide are now right back in it and could possibly be considered the favorite. Walker, however, will visit Florida on Friday with his high school coach. So the Gators will have another shot to impress the talented defensive end. Don't count out Auburn, either. Walker enjoyed his visit to the plains, and the Tigers are still very much in the picture. 

Class Rankings.  ESPN released their new rankings and Florida is still in second nationally behind Michigan.

Marquez North To Florida?  Probably not.  The third-best receiver in the 2013 class according to Rivals listed his favorites right now and Florida came in at fifth (Clemson was first).  This is what he said about the Gators:

"I don't know too much about them. D.J. Humphries promotes them to me. They have good tradition." 

He also says in the article that he hopes to visit Florida soon.