Over the course of every spring, new names start to emerge at a rapid rate on the recruiting board, and one of those names quickly picking up steam this year is that of Terrel Floyd (5-11, 190, Port St. Lucie, Fla./Port St. Lucie). Despite being overshadowed by a number of prospects at nearby Treasure Coast and playing on a team that struggled to a 1-8 finish in 2009, Floyd continues to see his stock rise as his highlight film makes the rounds.
Floyd’s versatility and physicality are something that obviously jumps out at college recruiters.
“I play a little bit of everything,” Floyd said of his role for head coach Hilary Poole and the Port St. Lucie Jaguars. “Corner, receiver, slot, running back and outside linebacker – all over the place.”
Several teams have recently extended offers. Among them are, “Marshall, Rutgers and South Carolina.” Florida has also shown an interest in Floyd as a safety. Floyd recently made a trip to Gainesville to check out what the Gators have to offer.
“It was excellent,” Floyd said of the February visit to Florida for a Junior Day event. “They had great hospitality. They showed us the facilities and talked to us about the academics.”
The detailed plan that the Florida coaching staff laid out in regards to academics is something that clearly stood out to Floyd.
“I love how they have everything set up to ensure you graduate on time,” he said.
Floyd plans to make a couple of return trips to the University of Florida campus in April as well.
“I’m going to the (Orange & Blue Game) in April,” Floyd said. “I’m also going to the Nike camp in Gainesville (on April 18) as well.”
Both Floyd and his coaches are planning to make unofficial visits to some other school as well.
“I’m trying to get to LSU,” Floyd said. “I’m also supposed to visit Marshall and South Carolina. We’re trying to figure out who else to check out as well.”
For Florida, Floyd is being recruited by linebackers coach D.J. Durkin, who has responsibilities along the East Coast, from Brevard County all the way south into Martin County.