In a surprising flip of occasions, the Florida Gators have flipped Pittsburg (Calif.) Excessive 2023 quarterback Jaden Rashada from the Miami Hurricanes, Rashada introduced early on Friday morning. 

Rashada memorably picked the Hurricanes over the summer season to conclude what was a particularly hectic recruitment for The Golden State prep passer, that includes over ten flights throughout the nation for college visits within the month of June. 

Rashada lengthy thought of Florida and paid this system two visits between Could and June, however a last-second journey to Coral Gables led Rashada to postpone his authentic dedication date and finally go for Miami on June 26.

Now, because the Gators (5-4, freshly faraway from a highway win over Texas A&M) and the Hurricanes (4-5, most not too long ago dropping to Florida State by 42 factors at residence) are trending in reverse instructions this season, Rashada opted to flip his dedication to move coach Billy Napier and the Florida teaching workers.

After a number of notable recruiting losses to Miami during the last ten months — reminiscent of Lakeland (Fla.) Excessive cornerback Cormani McClain and Orlando (Fla.) Jones linebacker Malik Bryant on this class and Lake Charles (La.) Charles Prep working again Trevonte’ Citizen in 2022 — Rashada’s flip serves as a significant victory for Napier and the Gators over head coach Mario Cristobal and the in-state rival Canes.

Rashada is taken into account the No. 3 quarterback and No. 7 total prospect within the class of 2023 in accordance with the SI99. He completed as Sports activities Illustrated‘s No. 11 quarterback on the 2022 Elite 11 Finals in June, days after his dedication to Miami, based mostly on the outlet’s composite rankings from every day expertise competitions.

11. Jaden Rashada 

Composite: 9.7

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Day 1 – 16; Day 2 – 7; Day 3 – 6

Rashada’s pure arm energy shines on the run, throwing in opposition to his physique, and even transferring away from his goal. A number of the finest throws from your entire group of Elite 11 finalists had been made by Rashada throughout the week. To that time, he upped his efficiency on Day 2 and Day 3, making tough down-the-field throws look straightforward. Elite 11 exhibits why quite a few faculties needed the now Miami dedication to be part of their respective packages.

In his four-year highschool profession, Rashada has accomplished 60 p.c of his 565 passing makes an attempt for 4,883 yards, 63 touchdowns and 19 interceptions. He is added 420 yards and 5 touchdowns throughout 70 dashing makes an attempt. 

Rashada is now Florida’s highest-rated commit on this cycle, per the SI99, and joins Ponte Vedra (Fla.) Nease signal-caller Marcus Stokes as quarterback pledges in UF’s 2023 haul of recruits.

He’ll additionally be a part of fellow SI99 members in Tampa (Fla.) Gaither slot receiver Eugene Wilson III (No. 59 total), Orlando (Fla.) Boone extensive receiver Aidan Mizell (No. 65) and Orange Park (Fla.) Excessive offensive lineman Roderick Kearney (No. 96) at Florida. 

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