BREAKING: Gators 5-Star Offensive Line Target Sets Commitment Date, Florida Fans on High Alert
In a major development that has sent waves across the college football recruiting landscape, 5-star offensive lineman Jordan Simmons has officially announced his commitment date. The elite prospect, widely considered one of the top offensive line recruits in the country for the 2025 class, will reveal his college decision on Saturday, May 4th—just over two weeks from now.
Simmons, a 6-foot-6, 320-pound lineman out of Buford High School in Georgia, has drawn interest from nearly every powerhouse program in the nation. His final list includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, and Texas. However, sources close to the recruitment suggest the battle is now shaping up as a head-to-head showdown between Florida and Georgia.
The Florida Gators, led by head coach Billy Napier and offensive line coach Rob Sale, have made Simmons a top priority throughout this cycle. He’s visited Gainesville multiple times, including an unofficial visit this spring that reportedly went very well. Insiders say the Gators have made a strong impression on both Simmons and his family.
Florida fans have taken to social media, anxiously tracking every update and hint leading up to the commitment. The buzz around the Gators’ recruiting momentum has intensified in recent weeks, especially after landing commitments from other top-tier 2025 prospects. A pledge from Simmons would mark a massive win for Napier’s staff and could help solidify Florida’s place among the top recruiting classes nationally.
“This is a program on the rise,” Simmons said in a recent interview. “Coach Sale has really broken things down for me, and I feel like I’d be developed at Florida. They have a plan for me.”
Still, the Gators face stiff competition. Georgia, the in-state favorite and back-to-back national champion in recent years, has been a consistent presence in Simmons’ recruitment. The Bulldogs’ tradition of producing NFL-caliber offensive linemen remains a strong pull, and Kirby Smart’s staff is pulling out all the stops to keep Simmons at home.
As the commitment date nears, speculation will only intensify. Recruiting analysts have called this decision “too close to call,” with both Florida and Georgia receiving expert predictions in recent weeks. One thing is certain—whichever program lands Simmons will be getting a cornerstone piece for their future offensive line.
For now, Gators fans are on high alert. May 4th could mark a defining moment for Florida’s 2025 recruiting class—and potentially, the program’s trajectory under Billy Napier.
