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Jaymz15Gators · 07-15-2012, 08:13 PM

DT Travonte Valentine 6-4 295 ****
Bayside High School
Palm Bay FL
7.29.2012 Commitment
2.15.2013 Commitment Withdrawn

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Reopened his recruitment after he committed to Louisville in May. He is coming to FNL with his coach later this month. Comes from the same HS (Palm Bay High) as Reggie Nelson and Joe Cohen. Florida among the favorites for his services. Wouldn't be surprised if he commits at FNL.

gnvgator · 07-17-2012, 08:22 PM

http://espn.go.com/blog/colleges/florida/

"Valentine, who will attend Florida's Friday Night Lights camp on July 27, said that his familiarity with the Florida program is a reason the Gators are at the top of his list."

SydneySLee · 07-17-2012, 09:12 PM

I thought he was going to commit to 'Bama after he de-committed from Louisville? Would be great to take him away from 'Bama.

sbcg8r · 07-17-2012, 10:33 PM

He loves Auburn too. Long time till February 2014.

deep_threat · 07-29-2012, 04:02 PM

"@ZachAbolverdi: Per his Facebook, top 2014 DT Travonte Valentine has committed to #Florida"

deep_threat · 07-29-2012, 04:03 PM

Big get, can somebody link his profile, highlights, etc. for me. I'm on my phone

**supagator** · 07-29-2012, 04:11 PM

Wahoo!

**newdad** · 07-29-2012, 04:15 PM

6' 3" 283 big boy.

**chicogator1** · 07-29-2012, 04:20 PM

Love to hear that! That being said,way too early to get jacked. Charlie Strong will be in picture till he gets to Hog town. We already know he's got skills. GO GATORS

gatorbait5 · 07-29-2012, 04:23 PM

apparently he still hasn't even talked to the coaches about committing. But the kids seems like a stud and im sure we would be glad to take him

**newdad** · 07-29-2012, 04:30 PM

Agreed, He does has a offer.

slmdLS1 · 07-29-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by newdad

6' 3" 283 big boy.

6'4", 295lbs.

He has now talked with Muschamp and is official now.

GATORAZ · 07-29-2012, 05:59 PM

the kid loves committing places and word is he needs to work real hard in the classroom. But everybody says the kid is a great player

stomp_and_chomp · 07-29-2012, 06:01 PM

Kid really wants to play in the SEC. I'd be more worried about Bama or LSU than Louisville.

Still a little worried about how solid he is, but we have a long time to secure it when we start adding to the 2014 class.

Great start to 2014 tho... Arguably one of the top 3 WR's in the state for 2014 in Ryeshene Bronson and now one of the top DL (and arguably the best DT) in the state.

slmdLS1 · 07-29-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GATORAZ

the kid loves committing places and word is he needs to work real hard in the classroom. But everybody says the kid is a great player

we gotta stop with this. Yes he committed to UL, but why would he not jump at a way better offer in UF(he also mentioned mom and distance so he wanted to be closer to home)? its not like he's jumped around at a bunch of mid level schools...and of course he has "work to do"....he just finished his Sophomore year of high school. LOL.

GATORAZ · 07-29-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stomp_and_chomp

Kid really wants to play in the SEC. I'd be more worried about Bama or LSU than Louisville.

Still a little worried about how solid he is, but we have a long time to secure it when we start adding to the 2014 class.

Great start to 2014 tho... Arguably one of the top 3 WR's in the state for 2014 in Ryeshene Bronson and now one of the top DL (and arguably the best DT) in the state.

I agree not worried about Louisville more Bama LSU. Didnt he say FSU was his leader yesterday?

Jaggator · 07-29-2012, 06:11 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!

We took him away from FSU...

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfr...4-dt-valentine

Jaggator · 07-29-2012, 06:13 PM

http://woollyal.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=17967

Jaggator · 07-29-2012, 06:17 PM

"DT Travonte Valentine, Palm Bay (Fla.) Bayside Valentine was one of the big-name prospects in Dallas this weekend, having already made a commitment to Louisville (even though he was wearing a South Carolina Gamecocks hat during the event). The 6-foot-3, 285-pound prospect backed up all the early hype and was physically a man among boys, even among a group comprised of some of the top prospects in the nation in his class."

GATORAZ · 07-29-2012, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slmdLS1

we gotta stop with this. Yes he committed to UL, but why would he not jump at a way better offer in UF(he also mentioned mom and distance so he wanted to be closer to home)? its not like he's jumped around at a bunch of mid level schools...and of course he has "work to do"....he just finished his Sophomore year of high school. LOL.

At least he realizes he needs to work on his grades.