First Academy (Florida) cornerback Kamauri Whitfield is strongly considering the University of Florida after decommitting from the Tennessee Volunteers earlier this month, according to Swamp247.
The Gators hosted him on its Jan. 10 Junior Day, and Whitfield backed off his pledge to the Volunteers a little over a month later on Feb. 13. The decision came after changes to Tennessee’s coaching staff and a strong junior season that raised his profile, resulting in increased interest among Power Four programs. Mississippi State, Oregon, Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech are among the schools that offered him, and Florida reaffirmed its offer extended in January.
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With the Orange and Blue making him a priority target, Whitfield has grown fond of the program. Gainesville will be his first stop of the summer when he takes an official visit from May 28-30. Trips to Oregon, Nebraska and Virginia Tech are to follow. Whitefield says one of those three programs is likely alongside Florida in his top two, right now.
“Florida, they stand pretty high in my recruitment right now,” Whitfield said to Swamp247. “They’ll be, like, top two right now, like top one, top two.”
The Ducks and Hokies are expected to host him in spring, as are the national champion Indiana Hoosiers. Florida is working to get him on campus during the spring, too.
Florida nickelbacks coach Dae’one Wilkins is leading the charge in this recruitment. The Gators plan to use Whitfield at multiple positions, but his primary spot would be at the nickel. Wilkins is young and relates well to Whitfield. Being an in-state option is also a plus for the Gators.
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Kamauri Whitfield’s Recruiting Summary
Whitfield is a consensus three-star recruit across all three major recruiting services — 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals. 247Sports has him ranked No. 559 nationally and No. 52 among cornerbacks on its class of 2027 composite list, while Rivals has him a bit lower at Nos. 563 and 55, respectively.
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