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The Florida Gators' 2025 recruiting class was highlighted by five-star receiver Vernell Brown III, four-star cornerback Ben Hanks III and four-star receiver Dallas Wilson. While Wilson may not have been the highest rated recruit in the class for Florida, he is still making an impact right away at spring practice.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 1

Gators Land Another Member of Brown Family to Continue Legacy

The family tradition continues for the Brown family and representing the Florida Gators. Safety Vincent Brown Jr. has committed to the Gators on Gators He made the announcement on his personal social media accounts. He will be a preferred walk-on.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 4

WR Muizz Tounkara Signs with Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Wide receiver Muizz Tounkara of Clear Springs (League City, Tx.) has signed with the Florida Gators on Early National Signing Day. He is the second receiver signee of the class, joining Vernell Brown III.

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 4

Gators Sign Top Wide Receiver Commit Vernell Brown III

Gainesville, Fla. - Wide receiver Vernell Brown III of Jones (Orlando, Fla.) has signed with the Florida Gators on Early National Signing Day. He officially signed on with the Florida Gators bright and early on Wednesday morning as the signing period began.

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 27

Florida Making Late Push For Four-Star Defensive Back

Despite being committed to the University of Tennessee for just over three months, four-star defensive back Onis Konanbanny might be considering flipping his commitment to the University of Florida.

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NFL News / NIL on SI / October 24

Four Star Florida Commit Signs Exclusive NIL Deal with Panini

Panini America has signed an exclusive, multi-year agreement with Vernell Brown III, one of the nation’s top high school wide receiver prospects. The partnership will include autographed trading cards and memorabilia, positioning "VB3" among an elite group of young athletes partnered with Panini for NIL offerings.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / September 10

Florida Gators Recruit Roundup Week 3: Commitment Standouts and Highlights

With Week 3 of the 2024 high school football season in the books, Gators Illustrated takes a look at four Florida Gators’ commits, including two who matched up against each other, who had standout performances on Friday evening. Four-Star WR Naeshaun Montgomery, Miami (Fla.) Central vs.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 24

Ohio State Buckeyes Extend Late Offer For Top 2025 Wide Receiver

Following Vernell Brown III's decision to commit to the Florida Gators on Sunday, the Ohio State Buckeyes still currently have three wide receiver commits in the 2025 recruiting class.

NFL News / Buckeye Wire / July 21

Ohio State football misses out on 2025 Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III

It was always going to be difficult to lure Florida 2025 wide receiver, Vernell Brown III, out of his home state, but Ohio State football was one of the few schools that stood a chance.

UF lands its top '25 recruit in 4-star WR Brown

Four-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III, No. 53 in the ESPN 300, became the highest-ranked member of Florida's 2025 class when he committed Sunday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 21

Florida Gators Newest Commitment is a Big One

The Florida Gators have made its biggest recruiting splash to date. Five-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III (Orlando, Fla.) has pledged his services to Florida, choosing the Gators over other finalists Miami, Ohio State and Florida State, he announced Sunday. "Gator Nation...

Florida Gators News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 21

Top Wide Receiver Target Commits To Florida Gators Over FSU Football

Florida State is going to have to keep searching for the final pieces of the puzzle to fill out its wide receiver class in the 2025 recruiting cycle. On Sunday afternoon, four-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III announced his decision to commit to the Florida Gators over FSU, Ohio State, and Miami.

5-Star Wide Receiver Vernell Brown III Commits To Florida Over Ohio State

The Ohio State Buckeyes got confirmation on Sunday afternoon that five-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III plans to stay in Florida. The 5'11", 170-pound receiver announced his commitment to the Florida Gators, choosing the SEC school over Ohio State, Miami FL and Florida State.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / July 21

Florida football recruiting: Five-star WR Vernell Brown III commits as legacy joins Gators

The Florida Gators needed a home run to boost their Class of 2025; they got a grand slam. Five-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III (Orlando, FL) committed to the Gators on Sunday, immediately becoming the top prospect in a still-growing class for next season.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 13

Ohio State Buckeyes Prepared for Massive Decision from 5-Star Wide Receiver

The Ohio State Buckeyes have had more than their fair share of elite wide receivers in recent history. Looking ahead to the 2024 college football season, they have more on the roster.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 13

Five star wide receiver from Florida choosing between Ohio State and in-state schools as he commits this week

In today's college football recruiting landscape it's become much more common for top programs from around the country to go into Florida and steal all their best recruits.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 10

Ohio State Lands In 5-Star Wide Receiver's Top 4

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a chance to add another highly-regarded recruit to their top ranked 2025 class. Five-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III announced his commitment date along with his top four schools on Tuesday night.

FSU Football In Final Four For Four-Star Wide Receiver Ahead Of July Commitment

Florida State has begun to fill out the bulk of its 2025 class over the last two weeks after picking up seven commitments since the conclusion of June.

College Football News / Buckeye Wire / July 9

Ohio State wide receiver recruit sets date to announce decision

Could a BOOM be on the horizon for Ohio State? It’s possible as five-star receiver Vernell Brown III has set a decision day for July 21. Brown put the Buckeyes in his top four back in May.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 9

Florida Gators Priority Target Announces Top-4, Commitment Date

One of the Florida Gators’ top prospects in the 2025 class has released his top four and announced a commitment date. Five-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III (Orlando, Fla.) listed Florida, Ohio State, Florida State and Miami as his top schools and will release his decision on July 21, he announced Tuesday.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / June 25

Ohio State Recruiting: Digging deeper on Buckeyes’ recent in-state wide receiver offer

The Ohio native received his offer from Ohio State shortly after committing to Kentucky. Ohio State’s 2025 class currently features three wide receiver commits thanks to De’zie Jones, Quincy Porter, and Bodpegn Miller.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / May 15

Ohio State is one step closer to getting a commitment from a 2025 priority wide receiver target

Ohio State is now closer to receiving a commitment from one of their biggest targets that they have to feel good about in the 2025 class. Four-star wide receiver Vernell Brown Jr.

NFL News / Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on SI / May 2

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Stanford Cardinal News / FanNation All Cardinal / February 28, 2024

Stanford set to host elite IMG Academy linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng for official visit

The Stanford Cardinal are clearly turning heads in this 2025 recruiting class, as they are in the mix for a handful of top recruits in the country. On

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / February 23, 2024

'25 WR Vernell Brown III Lists Louisville Among Top Schools

Another offensive skill position Class of 2025 prospect from Florida has named the Louisville football program among their top schools. Orlando (Fla.) Jones wide receiver Vernell Brown III announced his top 11 schools on Thursday, with the Cardinals in the mix for his commitment.

NFL News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 23, 2024

Vernell Brown III Cuts Down Recruitment

Jones High School wide receiver Vernell Brown III holds offers from 42 programs nationwide. The No. 249 prospect in the 247Sports' Composite Rankings hauled in 70 passes for 1,363 yards and ten touchdowns during his junior campaign and cut his recruitment to 11 schools on Thursday.

Stanford Cardinal News / FanNation All Cardinal / February 22, 2024

Stanford among the finalists for highly-touted 2025 WR Vernell Brown III

The Stanford Cardinal are in full rebuild mode with Troy Taylor and his staff hitting the recruiting trail hard. They brought in the No. 30 recruiting class in the country in what was Taylor's first class, and are now looking to build on that success in 2025.