Florida is a pipeline state for football recruiting, and out-of-state programs have long treated it as such.
The Sunshine State is raided for talent every year, and the 2027 cycle looks to be no different. While Miami and Florida have done impressive jobs on homegrown talent so far (six of the top 20 players in the state have already pledged for either), other schools are starting to close the gap on elite talent in the Sunshine State.
As more recruits take visits and start to make verbal commitments, we're hearing a lot of the same names from high-end players.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected former Christoper Columbus quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected former Cristopher Columbus quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Tennessee Titans selected former IMG wide receiver Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Tennessee Titans selected former IMG wide receiver Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The New York Giants selected former IMG offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected former Miami Central edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected former Cardinal Gibbons edge rusher R Mason Thomas with the 40th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected former Cardinal Gibbons edge rusher R Mason Thomas with the 40th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The New York Jets selected former Chaminade-Madonna cornerback D'Angelo Ponds (5) with the 50th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The New England Patriots selected former Fort Pierce Central edge rusher Gabe Jacas with the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The New England Patriots selected former Fort Pierce Central edge rusher (and state wrestling champion) Gabe Jacas with the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected former Trinity Catholic offensive lineman Jake Slaughter with the 63rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected former Trinity Catholic offensive lineman Jake Slaughter with the 63rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Arizona Cardinals selected former Mandarin quarterback Carson Beck with the 65th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Arizona Cardinals selected former Mandarin quarterback Carson Beck with the 65th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected former IMG cornerback Daylen Everette with the 85th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Cleveland Browns selected former Trinity Christian offensive lineman Austin Barber with the 86th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.