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Florida Hosts 4-Star WR in Attempt to Flip Commitment

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is making a push to lure four-star wide receiver Ja’Hyde Brown away from Louisville, offering a visit to Gainesville as part of a broader recruitment effort. Brown, a dynamic playmaker with 98 receptions for 1,566 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2025, remains fully committed to the Cardinals but could be swayed by Florida’s evolving offensive needs.

With Heisman hopeful Jadan Baugh set to depart for the NFL after the 2027 season, the Gators are shifting toward a more pass-heavy approach, and Brown’s explosive after-the-catch ability would fit perfectly into their future plans. Sumrall, who took over in 2026, has already transformed Florida’s program from a struggling 4-8 record in 2025 to a playoff contender, adding star power through the transfer portal and positioning the offense for a brighter passing future under quarterback Aaron Philo (69.4% completion, 1,114 yards, 8 TDs).

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