2013 Gator Commitment #15: DE Jordan Sherit of Hillsborough High Schooll, Tampa FL

[GATORAZ]

DE Jordan Sherit 6-3 243 ****
Hillsborough High School
Tampa, Florida
7.28.2012 Commitment

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He is bringing his family dont expect a commit or anything but its good he coming back again.

[Jaggator]

Zach's tweet...

http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/1126981404/AbolverdiMug_150x150_normal.jpg

"DE Jordan Sherit said he & his parents loved #UF & he almost committed. But he still wants to go through the recruiting process some more."

[Jaggator]

Zach's other tweet...

"2012 #Florida safety signee Rhaheim Ledbetter RT “@UFHeim: #GatorNation im ready to hit some people not to far from now Go Gators”

[DieAGator]

Is JS high enough on our board staff would take now?

[Nicho]

Is JS high enough on our board staff would take now?

My impression is that he is just a nose behind Demarcus Walker on our board, although that's based on absolutely nothing of any substance. (Hey, at least I'm honest about it.)

[DieAGator]

Thing about DWalk is he's already listed at 279 and 6'4, likely more suited for inside unless he's cat quick. Rivals list DWalk at 4.6 which if true is pretty fast.

[StrangeGator]

I don't think Sherit is a take right now unless we're taking more than two DEs. He's an awfully good prospect. I hope he ends up on this team. Want to make sure Tampa remains a Gator town.

[dakcman]

Thing about DWalk is he's already listed at 279 and 6'4, likely more suited for inside unless he's cat quick. Rivals list DWalk at 4.6 which if true is pretty fast.

6'4" 279 is fine for a 3-4 DE.

[DeBigLeezard]

I don't think Sherit is a take right now unless we're taking more than two DEs. He's an awfully good prospect. I hope he ends up on this team. Want to make sure Tampa remains a Gator town.

StrangeGator:
That's right!
That's my hometown... and even though all of us love Walker... I would not mind us getting Sherit on our team. The entire Tampa Bay area needs to be fostered... keep the Nolies and the Co-Canes outta there!
Except for H.B. Plant (my former high school... which use to put out lots of Gators)... the Bay area has always, always been a Gator stronghold.

[StrangeGator]

StrangeGator:
That's right!
That's my hometown... and even though all of us love Walker... I would not mind us getting Sherit on our team. The entire Tampa Bay area needs to be fostered... keep the Nolies and the Co-Canes outta there!
Except for H.B. Plant (my former high school... which use to put out lots of Gators)... the Bay area has always, always been a Gator stronghold.

I only lived there for three years, but was very fond of the city and high school sports in particular. We lived half a block from Hillsborough High. Great neighborhood, though I hear it's changed a lot since we were there in the late 90s.

[DeBigLeezard]

Wow...
You lived in that section of town that was, at one time... THE place to live in Tampa.
Back in the 40's and 50's...downtown was just minutes away to the south and that part of the city, along with "The Peninsula" were the two places to be.

Both Hillsborough High and Plant were built about the same time and are considered having your "classic old high school" brick design.

I attended Gorrie Elementary just north of Davis Islands and even today, it is regarded as "the oldest continually enrolled elementary school in the nation."
Built in 1889...

[StrangeGator]

We had a gorgeous two story Craftsman Bungalow on Branch Ave. about six houses north of the high school. We tossed an old sofa into our alley soon after we moved in. It was instantly appropriated by HHS students for their lunch time weed break. Loved that old building and always hoped I could send my twins to an old school like that. They would have gone to Broward Elementary if we had stayed. We've moved twice since then and ended up back in the Chicago area nine years ago. A month from now, they will graduate from a high school that is 139 years old.

[StrangeGator]

6'4" 279 is fine for a 3-4 DE.

In terms of personnel, I don't think our defense is a typical 3-4. We still use more of a true DE type on the strong side. Floyd and Green split time there this past year, but I think the coaches would have preferred someone smaller and faster than Floyd and bigger than Green. Walker looks like a three-tehcnique DT to me, though he would probably be a DT in Bama's system. They are a true 3/4 and use five-technique DEs.

[PSGator66]

We would take both Sharit and Walker in my opinion.

[trustamerica]

Yes and another tweener!

[stomp_and_chomp]

http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/12672/rivals100-de-considers-committing-on-uf-visit/

Pretty good news overall. Would love to see him commit.

But more importantly, this quote stuck out -

“They have 15 commitments and coach Muschamp was saying they’re going to take 22,” Sherit said.

So I guess, at this moment, we have room for 7 more. I'm assuming that number can change based on players transferring out or leaving school early for the draft. I'm not sure what the EE situation is looking like, but I know we have a couple.

So, realistically, with 7 spots left, where do you see them going??

We currently have no DE's committed. DWalker's commit date is rapidly approaching (end of this month) and I am almost 99% positive he'll at least visit The Swamp 1 more time before that date. Sherit seems to be a lock, to me. He and his parents are digging the vibe, plus it's pretty close to his home.

Brantley was a great pick-up at the beginning of the process because it seems that good DT's are hard to come by this year. I am unsure if we'll pull another one with what space is left. Though, there is talk here and on some of the other sites, that with DWalker's size/weight, he could easily move to the inside.

And I am assuming one of those seven spots belongs to a Buck.

So would anyone else care to agree that our best case scenario, at this moment, with uncommitted kids is Jordan Sherit, Demarcus Walker and Jonathan Allen ?? It seem's like those 3 could lock up those positions and I doubt that any of us would have any arguments at all.

I'm also assuming that one of these slots will be saved for another DB. There's just too much talent to pass on, and with what we have on board now, I think we are in prime position to wait around and try to pull in one of the big names - Vernon Hargreaves III, Leon MacQuay III and Marcell Harris.

So after all that, that's 3 spots left... for what I am assuming is a QB, another WR and another OL.... There's also talks of a TE. Obviously, out of the remaining spots we have on Offense, Tunsil is the most important.

So it seem's that we need some guys to leave early or transfer out.

Having more than a couple guys leave school early for whatever reason gives us room to breathe. Then we can take another spot at OL, maybe another WR, maybe another DL. We can also have room to wait for some of the guys in the end. I am sincerely hoping we have at least 1 spot left on NSD. Would hate to not have a spot on NSD for a guy like Montravius Adams or Stacy Coley.

[GATORAZ]

7 or 8 spots here is the break down imo

1 QB dont know who it is but we will take one

1-2 CB right now I am not sure we get any of the top 4 on our board-
Adrien Baker might get that spot

2-OL not sure who yet

1- big wr out of the Stringfellow, Owusu, Robinson, North, Burse group

1 slot MAYBE- from Bailey, Davis, Benjamin group they will have to impress at FNL if none do then we will not take any of them

2-3-DL they will come from Walker, Sherit, Allen, Latham, Ogundeko, Rochell, Daniel

Dont think we get Adams. Most are saying they dont see Coley in this Gator class. Allen probably goes to BAMA.

[DieAGator]

Interesting.

So we have:

3 OL
2 RB
2 WR

1 DT
4 LB
2 S
1 CB

If 22 is the number I think we take four on offense, three on defense.

On offense makes sense to take 2 more OL, 1 WR, and a QB(if necessary). Do we really need a QB just to have one? Would think QB only necessary if they can get a really good one.

On defense seems like we just get 2 DL and add a CB.

My guess is we'll hit 25 by end of season, plus don't we have some EEs that will count back making more room?

Lets talk what changes if we can get to 25. I think it depends on quality available. We really could live without a Buck considering we have a few prospects on roster and one of our four LB commits could fill in there, Lawson especially. We took a lot of DL last class(7?) and could certainly live with three in this class.

The DB board is spectacular, this is a class you wish you could take(and get) six. So maybe a DB? Gonna be hard to get six good OL but certainly that's a priority. Seems to me if we fill the 22 like I speculated above the other three would be, and could be just the best that's available regardless of needs and roster numbers because essentially our needs would be addressed at the 22 mark. So with that in mind 23, 24, 25 could be any of- OL, RB, WR, TE, QB; DL, S, CB.

[GATORAZ]

Yes we are taking a QB in every class and we need a QB this class.

[stomp_and_chomp]

Hrmm, I think no matter how you slice it, we are going to have to dance around a bit with the number of kids we can bring in. I think if we can get Sherit and Walker to jump on board our class is looking a little bit more solid. Every position will have a commit or more (besides QB and TE). After this happens, logically, Tunsil will have to shoot up to priority #1. And that would pretty much signal us taking in top notch recruits over decent talent who will commit on the spot or only need a couple of days/weeks to pull the trigger.

I can think of a list of about 20 kids to sit and wait for. But at the same time, I can think of about 20 other kids who would be wiser investments, considering there's a bigger chance we would pull one in.

And the season hasn't even started yet. What happens when someone like Devin Washington, who just won that camp MVP, blows up again and has a dominating season. Using him as an example, but other names come to mind.

One things for sure though, making a mock class is going to be rough this year.

[GATORAZ]

Class will be pretty much done by the start of the high school season. And you know what happens to Devon Stomp.

[DieAGator]

I can think of a list of about 20 kids to sit and wait for. But at the same time, I can think of about 20 other kids who would be wiser investments, considering there's a bigger chance we would pull one in.

And the season hasn't even started yet. What happens when someone like Devin Washington, who just won that camp MVP, blows up again and has a dominating season. Using him as an example, but other names come to mind.


Hope the staff gets it right. But don't we have a couple already committed that will be EEs? I thought that would create a couple spots over 22 on its own. Then what if it turns out a few on roster now won't return the for 2014? 22 total seems light.

[GATORAZ]

Hope the staff gets it right. But don't we have a couple already committed that will be EEs? I thought that would create a couple spots over 22 on its own. Then what if it turns out a few on roster now won't return the for 2014? 22 total seems light.

85 is the number we have to worry about the staff will be ready if more roster spots open up

[kellgator]

Hope the staff gets it right. But don't we have a couple already committed that will be EEs? I thought that would create a couple spots over 22 on its own. Then what if it turns out a few on roster now won't return the for 2014? 22 total seems light.

You can only sign as many kids as you have available scholorships. That's why running kids off is a huge advantage for "certain" SEC programs. "They" can sign 25 to 30 kids each year and just run off the ones that don't pan out. We don't have that luxury, so 20 to 22 recruits is all we'll ever be able to sign each year.

[DieAGator]

You can only sign as many kids as you have available scholorships. That's why running kids off is a huge advantage for "certain" SEC programs. "They" can sign 25 to 30 kids each year and just run off the ones that don't pan out. We don't have that luxury, so 20 to 22 recruits is all we'll ever be able to sign each year.

I don't believe our staff will be as callous and manipulative as Bama's but I also don't believe ours will let players that cannot contribute stay on ship four years either. That would put them at a significant advantage. I'm sure we'll work it out and still expect a class greater than 22. Now, I agree we won't be actually signing 27-30 like some other schools seem to but if I understand the new rules correctly schools that were are more limited now as well. Honest, natural attrition should take care of everything, I think, so that most of the time we'll be close to 25.

[stomp_and_chomp]

I don't think that this will be that much of an issue... next year, however, is another story.

There are a couple of walk-on's on scholly, and they were already briefed that it's a 1 year thing. Plus there could be a couple of transfers... not a lot, but there's bound to be 1-3 transfers... can never really tell with that aspect of the game.

I think we also have room for something like 5 EE's that will count back to last year. I think we already have that covered with the guys we have committed up to this point, there might be room for another though, I don't know at this time, haven't really looked it up.

22 is the low, safety bet, at this moment. I think 25ish is looking more realistic.

Looking waaaay into the future, 2014 might be a 17-21 class. I doubt even as high as 21. But as long as we can hold over 1 2014 EE scholly for LB Kain Daub, then I think 2014 will be just as bright as our last class and just as bright as this coming class.

edit: sidenote - I also just remembered that if we used all 5 or 6 EE's that we have available for 2013, it will deplete our EE's for 2014. So we got that going for us.

[DieAGator]

edit: sidenote - I also just remembered that if we used all 5 or 6 EE's that we have available for 2013, it will deplete our EE's for 2014. So we got that going for us.

I'm confused about EEs. Last year we signed 23 total and a few of those(maybe more) are EEs counting to the 2011 class(I thought). So for sake of math, lets say we only signed 20ish that count to the 2012 class; wouldn't that mean we have as many as 5 that could be EEs to the 2012 class?

If true easy to see at least 25 in this 2013 class, with some EEs counting to 2012. If my math is right that would mean a few from 2014 class can be EEs counting to the 2013 class- because at 25-26 total in 2013 with a few counting back to 2012 we still have on NSD 2013 a class of 22-23, leaving some room for EEs in 2014.

Or, did the new rules make my thinking obsolete?

[UFOWNS]

The way I thought it worked was your EEs count back to the previous class, which now in the SEC is limited to 25... so because last year was 24 (-6 EE) 18 we can have as many 7 EE in this class? And since we are taking less than 25 in this class (minus EEs too) we should have plenty for 2014? Notice all the question marks hopefully someone can clear this up

[dakcman]

In terms of personnel, I don't think our defense is a typical 3-4. We still use more of a true DE type on the strong side. Floyd and Green split time there this past year, but I think the coaches would have preferred someone smaller and faster than Floyd and bigger than Green. Walker looks like a three-tehcnique DT to me, though he would probably be a DT in Bama's system. They are a true 3/4 and use five-technique DEs.

I assume you meant he would be a 5-tech DE in Bama's scheme?

[StrangeGator]

Dont think we get Adams. Most are saying they dont see Coley in this Gator class. Allen probably goes to BAMA.

Will that be our choice or his? Heard he was a lean from the beginning, but also hearing about academic issues. IMHO, he has the best pure WR skills I've ever seen in a high school player. I sure hope we don't have to play against him.

[trustamerica]

7 or 8 spots here is the break down imo

1 QB dont know who it is but we will take one

1-2 CB right now I am not sure we get any of the top 4 on our board-
Adrien Baker might get that spot

2-OL not sure who yet

1- big wr out of the Stringfellow, Owusu, Robinson, North, Burse group

1 slot MAYBE- from Bailey, Davis, Benjamin group they will have to impress at FNL if none do then we will not take any of them

2-3-DL they will come from Walker, Sherit, Allen, Latham, Ogundeko, Rochell, Daniel

Dont think we get Adams. Most are saying they dont see Coley in this Gator class. Allen probably goes to BAMA.

J Allen is a Gator if not VT not Bama!

[The_Graygator]

There's plenty of room enough for a couple more WR's and OL, and three more spots for DE's, but I think attrition will probably work out and give us a class of about 23.

[StrangeGator]

J Allen is a Gator if not VT not Bama!

Hope you're right. He looks like the best Buck prospect on our board.

[thedyc09]

I always say the roster number is in flux, but the most accurate assessment is that 17 is the number before any attrition. Again, the 85 limit is what we have to worry about, and EEs and backcounting don't affect that. So 22-23 is actually high (expecting us to lose 5 between now signing day). There is absolutely no way we take 25+ unless something absolutely catastrophic happens to the roster.

[deep_threat]

He tweeted that there is a solid chance he will be playing with one of the Washington bros... Nick and Devon. Nick is obviously UF and Devon committed to the ole ball coach at USCe a few weeks back

[stomp_and_chomp]

Invited to The Opening today.

[deep_threat]

Invited to The Opening today.

Sherit and Ogundeko would be a nice 1-2 punch at DE.

[slmdLS1]

I think Sherit is more of a Buck(as far as recruiting spots goes), which is why we'd take another DE and DT. Walker is a wild card there, if you take Sherit at Buck, Ogundeko at DE, Walker is your DT...or he is your DE if a DT wants in...but i think Ogundeko and Sherit are only a matter of time. Hopefully Walker wants UF in the end, that'd be a pretty sick Defensive haul.

[g8r925]

I think Sherit is more of a Buck(as far as recruiting spots goes), which is why we'd take another DE and DT. Walker is a wild card there, if you take Sherit at Buck, Ogundeko at DE, Walker is your DT...or he is your DE if a DT wants in...but i think Ogundeko and Sherit are only a matter of time. Hopefully Walker wants UF in the end, that'd be a pretty sick Defensive haul.

Yes in deed, that would be :sick:

[UFOWNS]

A sick haul that is is actually pretty realistic. The other side of the ball has its issues but Dan Quinn and Bryant Young have been solid hires for Muschamp. Fiery guys with NFL experience who the players seem to love. Definitely a coaching staff I can see guys wanting to play for and I'm hoping for a breakout year up front on Defense

[gatordude15]

That would definitely be a good DL haul, and a realistic one at that. The question for me is, which of last year's stud DL class plays at what position. It seems like quite a few of them could play along the inside allowing us to rack up on mostly outside end type players like the haul ya'll think we are going to get along with Brantley being our only DT. Should be interesting and downright filthy how well our defensive class is this year.

[slmdLS1]

That's where a 270lb(as of now) Walker can help, he can play inside or outside by the time he would get to campus, IMO. the coaches aren't afraid to play a 300lb DE (Floyd).

(DT/DE)guys from last year's class:

Damien Jacobs (JUCO = no redshirt)
Dante Phillips
Jafar Mann
Jon Bullard
Quinteze Williams
A McCallister

then there is Fowler @ 265lb, Buck...

that's some BEEF compared to previous years!

[StrangeGator]

That's where a 270lb(as of now) Walker can help, he can play inside or outside by the time he would get to campus, IMO. the coaches aren't afraid to play a 300lb DE (Floyd).

(DT/DE)guys from last year's class:

Damien Jacobs (JUCO = no redshirt)
Dante Phillips
Jafar Mann
Jon Bullard
Quinteze Williams
A McCallister

then there is Fowler @ 265lb, Buck...

that's some BEEF compared to previous years!

Wouldn't expect to see Williams playing for while. He's not real athletic and will need to put on some weight to move inside. Had a very disappointing senior season. McCallister will likely need some time to grow into a DE, but could be athletic enough to help out at LB or Buck in the short run. I don't know if we have a natural Buck in this class.

Don't forget Bryan Cox. He could be one of the surprises of this class.

[slmdLS1]

I wasn't saying they will play, that's just the pool of DT/DE we have from '12's cycle that we have to choose from. Bullard, Jacobs and Fowler should/could all start at some point this season. Obviously Q and McCallister(prob Mann too) are projects not suited for immediate playing time, like Westbrook from the previous year.

these were just DT/DE which is why Cox isn't listed. Fowler is big enough to play DE which is why he is mentioned, not saying Cox couldn't play Buck, b/c he apparently can(not over Fowler though), but its the beef that was being referenced.

[StrangeGator]

I wasn't saying they will play, that's just the pool of DT/DE we have from '12's cycle that we have to choose from. Bullard, Jacobs and Fowler should/could all start at some point this season. Obviously Q and McCallister(prob Mann too) are projects not suited for immediate playing time, like Westbrook from the previous year.

these were just DT/DE which is why Cox isn't listed. Fowler is big enough to play DE which is why he is mentioned, not saying Cox couldn't play Buck, b/c he apparently can(not over Fowler though), but its the beef that was being referenced.

Not sure where Cox is supposed to play. He's listed around 245-250. That's bigger than Jaye Howard was when he signed with UF.

For this coming season, I would expect Bullard, Fowler and possibly Cox to help at one of the DE spots, then Jacobs and Phillips to be ready at DT. Heard that Phillips is well over 300 pounds now. Was afraid he would get slotted for OT, but he dominated at DT in the all star game I saw. Moved like a DE on one play, then would crush the pocket on the next.

Do we know if Bullard has qualified?

[slmdLS1]

Cox probably wont play over Bullard at Buck or Bullard at DE, but there's the "other" Buck(Larantee McCray) that's referred to as "Jack" or "Joker" in some other similar defenses, that he could see some time at. Although I guess he could spell Fowler/Bullard or whoever in certain down and distances @ DE/Buck.

Phillips issues were that he plays too high as a DL. Being 6'6" is a little tall for an interior DL but he can probably pull it off. Hopefully he's corrected it and can contribute early.

Bullard is officially Qualified.

[Gator_84_88]

6'4" 279 is fine for a 3-4 DE.

It's actually PERFECT size for a DE in almost ANY set

[DieAGator]

Wouldn't expect to see Williams playing for while. He's not real athletic and will need to put on some weight to move inside. Had a very disappointing senior season.

Darn.

[lurkingator1]

Jafar Mann = Project RS
Quinteze Williams = project RS
A McCallister = project RS
Dante Phillips = N\A

so this year add
Damien Jacobs
Jon Bullard
Fowler
cox to the depth chart and ask yourself did we get better this year ? :joecool:

[StrangeGator]

Jafar Mann = Project RS
Quinteze Williams = project RS
A McCallister = project RS
Dante Phillips = N\A

so this year add
Damien Jacobs
Jon Bullard
Fowler
cox to the depth chart and ask yourself did we get better this year ? :joecool:

Probably so. Jacobs had a promising spring. Bullard and Fowler are getting in late, but are physically well developed. I read somewhere that Cox is up in the 260 range. I wouldn't rule out McCallister being in the mix at Buck. He's very athletic.

[UFcody]

Jordan Sherit ‏@JSherit17
I can't wait till we get to.... uh.. @VHargreaves24 @NickWashingtonn @AhmadFull5


Hopefully that "uh" is Gainsville!

[15gator05]

Jordan Sherit ‏@JSherit17
I can't wait till we get to.... uh.. @VHargreaves24 @NickWashingtonn @AhmadFull5

Hopefully that "uh" is Gainsville!

Thatd only make sense since it was at nick and ahmad as well ;)

[UFcody]

Thatd only make sense since it was at nick and ahmad as well ;)

My thoughts exactly.. Sherit and VH3 would push this class over the top!

[15gator05]

My thoughts exactly.. Sherit and VH3 would push this class over the top!

Thatd be a hell of a class! Wed still have a good chance to pull in a couple more studs too!

[GATORAZ]

Jordan Sherit ‏@JSherit17
I can't wait till we get to.... uh.. @VHargreaves24 @NickWashingtonn @AhmadFull5


Hopefully that "uh" is Gainsville!

was this before or after the opening? They will all probably be at FNL if Sheirt & Vernon dont have a 7's game

[UFcody]

was this before or after the opening? They will all probably be at FNL if Sheirt & Vernon dont have a 7's game

After, This was yesterday.

[GATORAZ]

After, This was yesterday.

I see it now I would not take anything on twitter too serious they know everybody is watching

[gatorbait5]

I just saw that he made it official and finally committed. Great pick up!!

[MadduxFanII]

For reals this time?

[chicogator1]

Is this a drill?

[lean_gator]

Boom!

[gatorbait5]

its for real this time. here's the link:

http://espn.go.com/blog/colleges/florida/post?id=7146#more

[Nicho]

Sherit was in beast mode at the Opening. Great pick up.

What a class by Muschamp & Co.

[GATORAZ]

boom gatornation

[mfpardnor2]

Welcome,welcome,welcome to the family.

[johnl]

YEEHAW! Loving the ride!

[deathroll]

BINGO! Welcome to the Gator family.

[MelBeachGator]

Unreal. We needed to lock down the Tampa and Jax areas...and Muschamp and staff have absolutely delivered. What an onslaught of talent in the last couple days. The cherry on top is if Demarcus Walker commits.

[MelBeachGator]

"The fact it's in the SEC conference, it's close to home and not to mention the networking at the University of Florida in the state is bar-none. It's the biggest and the greatest in the state. You can be anywhere in a Gators shirt and someone will just walk up to you and give you the Gator chomp. Really, as far as networking goes, it's Gator Nation -- it's not just fans, it's a nation. Just getting to know the other commits and the players, it's become second nature to me. It was a no-brainer."

This kid gets it.

[UFreak]

"The fact it's in the SEC conference, it's close to home and not to mention the networking at the University of Florida in the state is bar-none. It's the biggest and the greatest in the state. You can be anywhere in a Gators shirt and someone will just walk up to you and give you the Gator chomp. Really, as far as networking goes, it's Gator Nation -- it's not just fans, it's a nation. Just getting to know the other commits and the players, it's become second nature to me. It was a no-brainer."

This kid gets it.

Impressive commentary. Sharp and mature sounding. I like it. I love it. I desire more of it.

[gatorbait1]

Nice pick up!

[eastowest]

Man who's driving this train? Casey Jones.......Either get on or get off the tracks.:joecool:

[Gatorreign]

This commit plus lots of rum is really making me feel pretty good right about now.

[corpgator]

Riles was 20, doesn't this make him 21?

[eastowest]

nope..20

[MadduxFanII]

Riles was 20, doesn't this make him 21?

Technically we've had 21 players commit, but one of them (Lawson) has already de-committed. Or been told to seek other opportunities. Whichever you prefer.

As eastowest says, we're at 20 players currently committed.

[themistocles]

Technically we've had 21 players commit, but one of them (Lawson) has already de-committed. Or been told to seek other opportunities. Whichever you prefer.

As eastowest says, we're at 20 players currently committed.

Right, so that means 3 LBs committed. And, LB is the most shallow position on the team. This is 2 years in a row that a LB decommitted. Expect to see at least one more LB added to this class.

[TnCamoGator]

I just watched his film for the first time (I know I'm way behind on him) but he looks like an outstanding player. He looks a little thin to play DE but that's all his film showed him at so does anyone know his measureables? He could be a great LB if he plays in space well. He looks to have a great motor/quickness as well as excellent play recognition

[gatorev12]

"The fact it's in the SEC conference, it's close to home and not to mention the networking at the University of Florida in the state is bar-none. It's the biggest and the greatest in the state. You can be anywhere in a Gators shirt and someone will just walk up to you and give you the Gator chomp. Really, as far as networking goes, it's Gator Nation -- it's not just fans, it's a nation. Just getting to know the other commits and the players, it's become second nature to me. It was a no-brainer."

This kid gets it.

That was what really stuck out for me too.

Excellent pickup--and he articulates part of what makes the University of Florida so great.

[slmdLS1]

Right, so that means 3 LBs committed. And, LB is the most shallow position on the team. This is 2 years in a row that a LB decommitted. Expect to see at least one more LB added to this class.

just my opinion...

Shallow? 13 on roster(Buck is LB) + 3 committed(+1 fr Sherit imo) = 17, we lose 2 this year.

plus just don't see any room, unless Harris doesn't choose UF.

Walker gets 1st crack at DE, if he says yes we're likely done with the front 7 on Defense. A no and they push for Ogundeko at Buck or DE, whichever Sherit doesnt play.

Harris or bust at Safety...(22)

somewhat of a Need at TE(23)

Need 2 OL(24, 25)

I just think the need for a, what would be 5th LB, isn't more important than saving the ship...and we'll be pushing near the 85 limit i believe.

[StrangeGator]

I just watched his film for the first time (I know I'm way behind on him) but he looks like an outstanding player. He looks a little thin to play DE but that's all his film showed him at so does anyone know his measureables? He could be a great LB if he plays in space well. He looks to have a great motor/quickness as well as excellent play recognition

He's listed 6'5" 240-ish, 4.7-4.8. He's a little light for the strong side, but about right for Buck. Hope he's fast enough to play there.

[eastowest]

He ran 2 4.69 at the Opening

[rivergator]

I just watched his film for the first time (I know I'm way behind on him) but he looks like an outstanding player. He looks a little thin to play DE but that's all his film showed him at so does anyone know his measureables? He could be a great LB if he plays in space well. He looks to have a great motor/quickness as well as excellent play recognition

Just watched his video for the first time, too. Let's see: Stronger and quicker than those who were trying to block him, goes full speed, seems to have a good feel for the game ... Had offers from many of the top programs, seems to have a good head on his shoulders ... yes, that will work.

[rserina]

just my opinion...

Shallow? 13 on roster(Buck is LB) + 3 committed(+1 fr Sherit imo) = 17, we lose 2 this year.

plus just don't see any room, unless Harris doesn't choose UF.

Walker gets 1st crack at DE, if he says yes we're likely done with the front 7 on Defense. A no and they push for Ogundeko at Buck or DE, whichever Sherit doesnt play.

Harris or bust at Safety...(22)

somewhat of a Need at TE(23)

Need 2 OL(24, 25)

I just think the need for a, what would be 5th LB, isn't more important than saving the ship...and we'll be pushing near the 85 limit i believe.
This really sounds about right. It is sort of hard to account for linebackers right bow because we moving toward a hybrid system were ends and outside linebackers are interchangeable. Between returnees , incoming freshman, and committed 2013 prospects, I see seve guys who could move between end and outside linebacker (Powell, McCray, Johnson, Fowler, McCallister, Cox, Sherit). That gives us a great degree of flexibility scheme-wise and recruiting-wise.

[The_Graygator]

Happy to have both Sherit and Riles. Excellent prospects and we definitely needed to build DE depth.

[TnCamoGator]

Just watched his video for the first time, too. Let's see: Stronger and quicker than those who were trying to block him, goes full speed, seems to have a good feel for the game ... Had offers from many of the top programs, seems to have a good head on his shoulders ... yes, that will work.

I agree. Looks extremely athletic and knack for knowing where the ball is at all times. An important asset if he will be playing in space. But I don't know if he will be playing buck. He's 240 now with a full year till he gets on campus. He might add a few pounds. And then under dillman his freshman year, he can really explode weight wise. If he ends up in the 260-275 range at SSDE and he keeps that athleticism, look out

[slmdLS1]

Fowler was 261lbs before he even signing a LOI, and he'll play Buck(RoPo near 255lbs), I don't think Sherit would have issues if that's where they decide to play him, at 240ish pounds. I think he might thrive at the Buck.

[rserina]

Fowler was 261lbs before he even signing a LOI, and he'll play Buck(RoPo near 255lbs), I don't think Sherit would have issues if that's where they decide to play him, at 240ish pounds. I think he might thrive at the Buck.
The question will be whether he can handle the coverage responsibilities. That seems to be the direction they want to take that moveable weakside end: someone who can put a hand down in various positions (outside the tight end, outside the tackle, inside the tackle), rush from a two-point stance either from the edge or middle, and be able to drop into the middle zone or turn and run with a tight end or back. Now, very few are going to be adept at all of those things, but the more the better. Sherit appears to have the pass rushing skills. I don't know enough about his coverage abilities to say whether that is a strength or not.

[The_Graygator]

I just cannot wait to watch our defense play this season.

[RayGator]

Go Gators!

[GATORAZ]

http://www2.tbo.com/sports/sports/2012/oct/08/hillsborough-star-de-sherit-out-season-acl-injury-ar-526449/

out for the season tore his ACL

[Itssaul]

Nooooooo!!! Why do the good have paper knees!?

I hope he makes a speedy recover, it MUST be impossibly hard for him not to play his Senior season :/

[StrangeGator]

Fowler was 261lbs before he even signing a LOI, and he'll play Buck(RoPo near 255lbs), I don't think Sherit would have issues if that's where they decide to play him, at 240ish pounds. I think he might thrive at the Buck.

Buck is about speed, not size. Fowler reportedly ran a 4.53 40. Sherit is not that fast. He may play Buck anyway because of his agility and overall athleticism.

[g8r925]

Hope he makes a full recovery.

[gatorhaze]

How would this situation apply to the doctors that see him and do the operation? I'm sure his own doctors would do fine, but would a Florida recommended MD be warranted here if not an NCAA violation....

[StrangeGator]

How would this situation apply to the doctors that see him and do the operation? I'm sure his own doctors would do fine, but would a Florida recommended MD be warranted here if not an NCAA violation....

I believe it's been done before and it's not like people all over the state of Florida and beyond come to UF for special medical services. As long as our doc is in his network, it's okay. The docs at UF will be doing some of the followup anyway. Might as well have them do the original surgery.

[RayGator]

http://www2.tbo.com/sports/sports/2012/oct/08/hillsborough-star-de-sherit-out-season-acl-injury-ar-526449/

out for the season tore his ACL

Anyone have any update info if he's been recovering OK from the ACL injury?

[GATORAZ]

Jordan Sherit ‏@JSherit17
Today was the first day I've ran since my injury in October, God has truly blessed me

[Lawdog88]

Jordan Sherit ‏@JSherit17
Today was the first day I've ran since my injury in October, God has truly blessed me


Great news ! Hope the rehab goes well.

Thanks for the update.