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2 Gators signees are MaxPreps All-Americans

On3 imageby:Keith Niebuhr•01/07/25•

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Ben Hanks
Ben Hanks (Keith Niebuhr/On3)

Two Florida Gators 2025 signees have been recognized as high school All-Americans by MaxPreps. Both players had huge senior seasons. And both call south Florida home.

They are … cornerback Ben Hanks III and running back Byron Louis. Each was a second-team selection.

Hanks, the son of former Florida linebacker Ben Hanks, broke the Miami-Dade County record with 13 interceptions in 2024. He is the No. 11 corner and No. 69 overall recruit nationally in the On3 Industry Rankings. Hanks is the fourth highest-rated member of the Gators’ No. 11 recruiting class — and thus far, the only cornerback.

Louis is the No. 15 running back nationally and No. 237 overall recruit. While helping lead his team to a state title, he rushed for 1,719 yards and 16 touchdowns while averaging over 7 yards per carry. Louis recorded nine 100-yard games as a senior and three 200-yard games. He finished with a season-high 223 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries in a state finals win over Orlando (Fla.) Jones.

Louis finished his high school career with 3,568 rushing yards on 7.6 yards per carry.

Louis competed in last week’s Under Armour All-America Game. He will enroll at Florida this summer. Hanks is playing in this week’s Navy All-American Bowl in Texas. He will enroll at Florida next week.

You can find the complete MaxPreps All-American teams HERE:

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