The Florida Gators wish to add a decent finish within the class of 2024, and Hiram’s (Georgia) Walter Matthews is a reputation that’s excessive on Florida’s board.
On3’s Gators On-line and Swamp247 reported that Matthews can be on campus this weekend, and this journey might have a serious affect on his recruitment.
Former tight ends coach William Peagler was Matthews’ foremost level of contact till he left to be part of the Arizona Cardinals workers. Florida’s new tight ends coach, Russ Callaway, has taken over the place Peagler left off, however this can be an opportunity for the 2 to fulfill in particular person.
Official visits are arising, and the hope is that either side can work out the fitting date to get him again in Gainesville for an prolonged keep.
The On3 recruiting prediction machine favors Florida however solely provides the Gators 17.4% odds to land Matthews. Ohio State is shut behind with 15.2% odds and Michigan (13.0%) and USC (10.9%) additionally path intently.
Matthews is a consensus four-star expertise, in response to the 4 main recruiting companies. He’s ranked as excessive as 87th general within the class of 2024 by 247Sports and is No. 105 on the On3 business rating, which makes use of a weighted common of all 4 companies.
The business rating additionally has him at No. 8 amongst tight ends in his class and No. 17 amongst recruits from the state of Georgia.
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