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Florida Football: Top National Signing Day Targets

By Geoffrey Knox

Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Florida Gators helmets hang on the bench in the during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 30-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Florida Gators helmets hang on the bench in the during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 30-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. Kai-Leon Herbert, OT, American Heritage

There’s always a drama that goes along with the recruiting process, and even though we act as though we are bothered by it, we’d have to admit it’s one of the most intriguing parts of the whole story. These are young adults we’re talking about. They’re making a decision about where they’re going to play college football, and from time to time, they can waiver.

Take Kai-Leon Herbert for instance. It was a foregone conclusion that he was signing with the Gators once his high school career ended. Then he flip-flopped and ended all of those rumors when he announced he’d be heading to Ann Arbor to join Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines. Then, just as fast as you could say “Go Blue”, he, again. changed his mind. As National Signing Day approaches, Florida is once again the favorite, followed by the Miami Hurricanes, Auburn Tigers and Michigan Wolverines. At lease we’d all like to think so.

Herbert is 6-foot-5 and 284 pounds. Nationally, 247Sports.com sees him as the 28th-best player at his position and one of the top 50 players from the state of Florida. If the Gators land Herbert and add Slaton, nobody’s going to complain.

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