On300 Top 45 Aidan Mizell commits to Florida

Four-star wide receiver Aidan Mizell of Orlando (Fla.) Boone High announced his commitment to Florida Friday afternoon.

The 6-foot-2, 180 pounder chose the Gators over Tennessee and Alabama.

Mizell on why he chose Florida

“I believe coach Napier and his staff are going to do great things, and I want to be a part of it,” Mizell said. “Also, I have a lot of great relationships with all of the staff members and Gainesville feels like home.”

Relationships with coaching staff + Florida’s plan for Aidan Mizell

“I am closest with coach Napier and coach Colbert,” Mizell said. “We talk about anything, whether it be football, family, or just life in general. They plan on using me and my speed as a deep threat and in the screen game as well.”

What staying home means for the sunshine state WR

“It means everything to me,” Mizell said. “It makes it able for my friends and family to come to all of the home games.”

Aidan Mizell Scouting Summary

“Lean receiver with high-end play speed who excels after the catch,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “Both quick and fast. Uses his burst to separate off the line. One of the nation’s top sprinters in the 400 meters, which manifests on the Friday nights by way of a long stride in the open field. Pulls away from defenders once he’s at the second level. Extremely slippery and shifty after the catch, ripping off big gains with regularity. Quick in his initial movement after the catch, getting upfield with gusto. Has a dangerous dead leg move that freezes defenders. Also shows contact balance with the ball in his hands.”

“Wins at all levels of the field. At his best as a ball tracker when working on vertical routes. More of a tracker than high-point catcher at this juncture. Can wait for the ball to come to him rather than attacking at its highest point. Highly productive and efficient as a junior, accounting for over 1,000 yards and 18 touchdowns on just 47 catches. Has strong athletic bloodlines, as his mother was an All-American sprinter at Florida.”

Mizell ranks as the No. 93 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 15 wide receiver and the No. 21 player in the state of Florida.