Where the top 2025 prospects from Florida signed

The state of Florida produced 49 blue-chip prospects in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking. All 49 have now signed with a college program.

Of those prospects, 24 decided to stay in the Sunshine State. Florida signed the most in-state four or five-stars, landing 15. Miami inked eight, while Florida State landed five. UCF also nabbed a Florida four-star.

The following schools also landed two or more blue-chippers from the state: LSU, Texas, Oregon, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Wisconsin, Ole Miss and Georgia.

Below are where the top 10 prospects from Florida in the 2025 cycle signed this month:

Note: Does not include players from IMG Academy who are not from Florida.

1. CB DJ Pickett — LSU

School: Zephyrhills
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 10 NATL. (No. 2 CB)

Scouting Summary: “Dynamic, explosive two-way playmaker who looks like one of the top defensive back prospects in the 2025 cycle, with the highest upside coming as a cornerback. A big-time two-way player as a receiver and defensive back. Tall and long with a thinner build, measuring at 6-foot-4, 179 pounds at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Has elite length for the position with 33 ⅝-inch arms. An extremely twitchy athlete who also excels in track and field. Turned in sensational marks in the 100 meters (10.62 seconds) and 200 meters (21.69 seconds) as a sophomore. A natural playmaker on Friday nights. Pairs his plus athleticism and easy movement skills with high level instincts and ball skills. Worked as a safety as an underclassman before playing corner as a senior. High-level ball production with at least four interceptions as a senior.

…Has rare fluidity in his backpedal and hips for such a tall corner. Reads and jumps routes to make plays on the ball. Showed the ability to fly downhill and deliver big hits on ball carriers while playing as a safety in his junior year. Doubles as a game-breaking receiver with the ability to take the top off of defenses and come down with acrobatic contested catches. Finished his junior season with 1,033 receiving yards, 15 touchdowns and one interception. Was ranked as a safety early on, but projects as a legitimate high-end cornerback prospect and is talented enough to be considered a blue-chip wide receiver. Will need to gain experience if he converts to corner, primarily having been a safety at the high school level. A bit older for the cycle, with a May birthday. Will need to continue adding good mass to his leaner frame once in college. Has significant upside as a potential early contributor and high NFL Draft pick.”

2. WR Dallas Wilson — Florida

School: Tampa Bay Tech
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 19 NATL. (No. 2 WR)

Scouting Summary: “Twitchy wide receiver with the ability to win at the catch point and some of the best after-catch ability in the cycle. Measured in at 6-foot-2.75, 193 pounds with 32.5-inch arms and 10-inch hands at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. A good athlete who runs well in the combine setting. Shows a well-rounded skill set on Friday nights. A functional athlete who has a noticeable bounce in his movement. Shows quick feet with the ability to cut on a dime. Physical and flashes strong hands at the catch point. Attacks the ball in high-point situations.

…Outstanding after the catch. Sticks his foot in the ground and gets upfield quickly. Has great contact balance and breaks arm tackles. Dangerous when working underneath and over the middle of the field. Caught 49 passes for 879 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior. Will need to continue adding polish to his game. Projects as a versatile X receiver with the ability to threaten all areas of the field.”

3. IOL Solomon Thomas — LSU

School: Jacksonville Raines
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 32 NATL. (No. 2 IOL)

Scouting Summary: “Big-bodied, physical offensive lineman with versatility and one of the higher floors in what is a loaded cycle at the position. Measured in at around 6-foot-3.5, 315 pounds prior to his senior season. Touts elite length with 35.75-inch arms. Has a barrel-chested build with solid weight distribution. Lines up at tackle for his high school but likely has the highest upside as a guard long-term. Very stout at the point of attack. Plays with a strong base and has pop in his hands on contact. Detonates defensive linemen and linebackers with his punch. Plays with a physical edge and works to finish blocks. Has good technical ability in pass protection. Held up well in a 1-on-1 matchup against 2024 five-star defensive lineman LJ McCray as a junior. A solid, not overwhelming athlete. Can continue to improve his lateral agility and reactive quickness. Has the skill level to potentially get on the field early in his college career given his strength and battle tested resume.”

4. WR Jaime Ffrench — Texas

School: Jacksonville Mandarin
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 35 NATL. (No. 7 WR)

Scouting Summary: “Savvy, productive receiver who offers scheme versatility and a well-rounded skill set. Measured at 6-foot-0 ⅞,, 184 pounds with 32-inch arms and 9.5-inch hands at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Lines up in the slot and out wide for his high school. Notched 62 catches for 1,247 yards and 14 touchdowns on a state finalist as a junior. Shows wiggle off the line of scrimmage. Adept at attacking the intermediate area of the field. Lethal on back shoulder fades. Has high-level body control and is able to twist his body in air while high-pointing the ball.

…Shows flashes of high-end ball skills, making one-handed grabs in camps and 7-on-7s. Tests as a solid athlete in the combine setting. Can improve initial burst and play speed. Will need to clean up drops as he can lose focus and catch with improper hand placement at times. Will need to make strides athletically and with consistency to be a true number one wideout long-term, but has a translatable skill set with his ability to attack the intermediate area and should be considered a high floor prospect as a possession target.”

5. WR Vernell Brown III — Florida

School: Orlando Jones
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 45 NATL. (No. 9 WR)

Scouting Summary: “Skilled wideout with arguably the best after-catch ability in the cycle. Measured at 5-foot-10.5, 173 pounds at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior year. Has a 29.75-inch arm and 9-inch hand. Registers as a plus athlete in track and field, running a personal best of 10.91 seconds in the 100 meters as a junior. Owns a well-rounded skill set with the ability to threaten all three levels of the field. Very loose and fluid in his movements. Has excellent lower body flexibility. Stacks corners off the line of scrimmage. A skilled route-runner with considerable shake. Shows the ability to separate vertically. Truly dynamic with the ball in his hands. Has phenomenal vision in the open field. Slippery and shows high-level contact balance. Confident and assertive in space. Transfers over to the return game, where he has a case as the best return man in the cycle.

…Shows strong ball skills for a smaller wideout. Plucks the ball with his fingertips and shows flashes of high-point ability. Great body control. Leaves his feet to make diving grabs. Turned in a strong junior season, with 1,363 receiving yards (19.4 yards per catch) and 10 touchdowns to go with 4 touchdowns on returns. Highly competitive in every setting. A three-phase playmaker, also playing on defense. Has a smaller frame that could limit his catch radius and play strength as the competition level increases. Runs well, but can continue adding to his top gear to maximize his skill set. A high-floor prospect who likely projects as a slot first wideout with the potential to develop into a versatile option capable of lining up all over the formation.”

6. EDGE Javion Hilson — Missouri

School: Cocoa
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 49 NATL. (No. 4 EDGE)

Scout’s Take: “I think he’s best, right now, as a pure speed rusher. He’s got good first-step quickness. Gets in the backfield quickly. He has closing speed as well in pursuit and tracking down ball carriers and sacking quarterbacks. Also had a very good junior year. Playing at a high level for one of the top high school programs in the state of Florida, a high school program that has pumped out a lot of NFL talent.” — Charles Power

7. S Hylton Stubbs — Florida

School: Jacksonville Mandarin
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 58 NATL. (No. 4 S)

Scout’s Take: “Hylton Stubbs is a big-frame, physical, instinctive safety who has a knack for being around the ball. He’s one who I think finds ways to make plays in a multitude of ways and I think probably projects as a versatile safety but ultimately one who I think could be more of a strong safety type as he continues to fill out. I’ve seen him in person several times, and I think he projects to be a kind of physically-imposing safety who can defend the run but definitely has some ball-hawking abilities.” — Charles Power

8. S Ivan Taylor — Alabama

School: Winter Garden West Orange
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 65 NATL. (No. 7 S)

Scout’s Take: “Ivan Taylor is a prospect we’ve known about for a long time, being the son of Super Bowl champion Ike Taylor. He has the NFL pedigree. It’s easy to see it. He’s a smart player. He’s well-rounded. He primarily plays safety at his high school. The first thing that sticks out about him is his fluidity in his movements. He is a very loose flexible athlete. He changes directions very well. He looks like the son of an NFL player with his ability to always be in a good position. He’s rarely caught napping and plays with a high level of awareness.” — Charles Power

9. CB Graceson Littleton — Texas

School: Tampa Wiregrass Ranch
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 67 NATL. (No. 10 CB)

Insider’s Take: “Adequate height and a good frame to build on. Longish arms. Great acceleration and change of direction. Gets up to speed quickly. Top end speed is well above average and will run down most ball carriers at the high school level on pure speed. Several highlights in press man. Establishes good leverage on the receiver and consistently lands the jam. Man turns are fluid and no visible false steps in transition. Makes excellent use of the boundary and will establish position forcing the receiver to fight to stay in bounds. Will consistently stay in phase and track the ball well. Contests the catch zone effectively and lower body explosiveness helps him attack the ball in the air. Good judge of the ball in flight. Catch motion is pretty fluid. A threat to score from anywhere with the ball in his hands. Good kick return highlights showing good vision and decisive cuts.” — InsideTexas’ Charlie Williams

10. CB Ben Hanks III — Florida

School: Miami Booker T. Washington
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 69 NATL. (No. 11 CB)

Hanks on his commitment: “I am ready to carry the torch and help bring Florida back to where it was when my dad played there,” Hanks told On3. “I believe in coach Napier. He definitely can bring Florida back. We are getting players and the staff is working hard to get Florida back to the top. I have been to Florida so many times. I knew about the program since I was a kid. Having family play there, knowing what Florida is about, it definitely had an impact on my commitment.”

“I have a great relationship with coach Billy Napier and coach Will Harris. I have been going to Florida since I was a kid. My dad played there, my sister went there, my cousin Treon Harris played there, so it is like home for me.”