Florida football is coming off its hottest stretch on the 2023 recruiting trail and there is still some headroom for more heat to build. After roping in a few commits and handing out several offers at the end of July, the Gators still remain vigilant when it comes to wooing the top prep prospects in the country.
Among those still pondering the potential of a future in the Swamp is four-star defensive lineman Will Norman out of the prominent IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The 6-foot-5-inch, 290-pound trench warrior had the Orange and Blue in his top five targeted programs heading into summer. However, he has subsequently added some schools into the mix — including Deion Sanders’ Jackson State Tigers — which has complicated things for the top contenders.
“I still have four OVs to use,” he told 247Sports. “I’m definitely trying to go to the Tennessee–Alabama game. I have that set up right now. doesn’t have a game for that weekend right now, but our schedule can get mixed around. So, as of right now, I’ll be at Tennesee-Alabama. I’m definitely trying to make a Jackson State game, too.
“Kentucky is also now on my list. I definitely want to go see what they are talking about.”
Before opening things up, Norman had the Texas A&M Aggies, Penn State Nittany Lions, LSU Tigers and Michigan Wolverines also in his top five in addition to the Gators. Along with Jackson State, the Kentucky Wildcats and Tennessee Volunteers also appear to be contenders for the rising senior’s talents as well.
As far as what Gainesville has to offer the big defensive lineman, he expressed his comfort with the familiarity that an in-state destination has to offer.
“It’s a comfortable place for me. I go to IMG. So, with us being in their backyard, it’s always good to keep guys like me home. That’s their big message. They got my brother last year. They want to keep guys like us home. They are always recruiting me hard.”
Norman is ranked No. 143…
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