TE Micah Jones commits to Florida over additional SEC programs
The Florida Gators added to their 2025 recruiting class on Friday evening, as Madison (Miss.) Central tight end Micah Jones announced his commitment to the SEC program.
Jones, who also considered LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Arkansas, last visited Florida on May 31-June 2 for his official visit; however, that is just one of a handful of experiences he’s had at the Swamp after landing an offer last summer. That familiarity and comfort level in Gainesville was the difference maker.
According to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, the 6-foot-4, 250-pound Jones is the No. 28 tight end in his class. He is also the 501st-ranked prospect regardless of position.
“I think the program’s going up,” Jones told On3’s Chad Simmons. “They had a couple of guys that were Freshman All-Americans. As those guys get older, they are going to get better and recruits are going to see that. I feel like Florida is coming up and in the next three-to-four years, Florida can be a contender for an SEC championship.
“The culture is amazing,” Jones added. “It’s in a college town, so everybody in the community is supporting the Gators. It’s an up-and-coming school. I see a lot of young guys who are talented. By the time I get there, I think Florida’s going to be a really good team because they are up-and-coming in the SEC.”
Micah Jones raves about the hospitality in Gainesville
That home-like feel around Billy Napier’s staff is largely due to the relationship Jones has with tight ends coach Russ Callaway. That bond is strong as it gets and reached another level in recent months.
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“He’s my guy,” Jones said. “I’ve met his family. Coach Callaway’s met mine. He’s a great guy, has high-energy and is very intelligent. He’s really funny. I like that he’s real. I went on a visit to watch a spring practice and he acts the same way all of the time.
“Also, he has an NFL mind. He’s the co-offensive coordinator along with tight ends coach, so he’s obviously seeing how the tight ends get the ball and can help with that.”
Florida is not done at tight end this cycle
With Jones on board, Florida now holds commitments from six prospects. The highest-ranked commit is Tallahassee (Fla.) Rickards defensive lineman Jalen Wiggins, checking in at No. 88 overall.
Florida is nowhere near finished this cycle though and that includes at tight end. The plan is to sign two and they could be inching closer to landing another one in Jacksonville (Fla.) Riverside standout Tae’shaun Gelsey. He is also coming off the board this month and trending heavily toward the Gators.
Stay tuned to Gators Online for more on Micah Jones’ commitment to the Florida Gators.
