WR Aidan Mizell ‘Confidently’ Names Florida Gators as Leader

Picture: Aidan Mizell; Credit score: UF Soccer Communications

Boone (Fla.) broad receiver Aidan Mizell simply completed up an official go to with the Florida Gators this weekend, assembly with reporters after what the Orlando native described as a way more “relaxed” go to, not being rushed and actually with the ability to absorb every thing the campus and program have to supply.

Mizell has been one in every of Florida’s main targets through the 2023 recruiting cycle, marking the third time that Mizell has visited this system this yr after initially receiving the provide from the brand new workers on March 17 this yr; two unofficial visits and this official go to over the weekend.

The first coaches that Mizell was capable of get probably the most time with over the weekend included broad receivers coach Keary Colbert, graduate assistant receivers coach David Doeker, offensive line high quality management coach Cheston Blackshear and coach Napier, Mizell defined.

Although he and coach Colbert have usually talked whether or not it’s by way of phone or in any other case, Mizell felt that in this go to he was capable of join with and get a really feel for extra of the remainder of the workers, together with Napier who Mizsell stated sat subsequent to him at breakfast.

“This time was much more relaxed and chill, and we will simply discuss. We did not at all times discuss soccer however simply discuss somewhat bit extra about different stuff,” he stated.

On Could 19, Florida included Florida in his high 7, itemizing them together with Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Oklahoma, UCF and USC because the groups at the moment competing for his dedication and eventual signing in both December of this yr or early February subsequent yr.

However, following his go to, Mizell acknowledged that he might say confidently that Florida is his high college, whilst they compete as one of many high 3 in his recruitment.

“They’re undoubtedly one, they’re competing for the top-three spot [in my recruitment] however I can confidently say proper now, Florida’s my high college. I might simply say simply the connection I’ve with the workers and the place I see this system rising,” Mizell defined as to why he is assured that Florida is his high college.

Mizell does not have something locked in so far as a date to make his determination, however did point out he may wish to make the choice in July or maybe early August, through the first day of faculty, however simply previous to his senior season beginning.

For now, Mizell does have a few extra official visits to take, together with to Alabama (June 24), Georgia (June 17) and Tennessee (June 10). However, it is protected to say that Florida is in an ideal place to land one of many extra intriguing receiver prospects, who boasts blazing velocity, operating a 48.55 within the 400-meter sprint as a sophomore.

Mizell feels he might are available and begin straight away at Florida and “change what they’ve happening,” one thing that will surely be welcomed by the brand new teaching workers and its fan base.  

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