| Time | Player | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/23/16 | Christian Lezzer | LB | 6-0 | 225 | Clearfield, Pa. |
| 11/16/16 | Otis Anderson | RB | 5-11 | 170 | Jacksonville, Fla. |
| 11/30/16 | Emmanuel Green | WR | 5-10 | 171 | Bradenton, Fla. |
| 12/18/16 | Antwan Collier | CB | 6-3 | 178 | Miami, Fla. |
| 7:38 a.m. | Desmond Bessent | OL | 6-7 | 290 | Tampa, Fla. |
| 7:43 a.m. | Rennard Bozeman | CB | 5-10 | 173 | Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. |
| 7:57 a.m. | Tariq Carpenter | DB | 6-3 | 200 | Ludowici, Ga. |
| 8:17 a.m. | Julio Castillo | OT | 6-6 | 315 | Mayo, Fla. |
| 8:19 a.m. | Jamari Chisholm | DL | 6-5 | 300 | Valdosta, Ga. |
| 8:25 a.m. | Mason Cholewa | DE | 6-7 | 265 | McKees Rocks, Pa. |
| 8:33 a.m. | Lionel "LJ" Cummings | OLB | 6-3 | 205 | Bartow, Fla. |
| 9:15 a.m. | Gabriel Davis | WR | 6-3 | 215 | Sanford, Fla. |
| 9:21 a.m. | Kalia Davis | LB | 6-2 | 250 | Pensacola, Fla. |
| 9:24 a.m. | Mike'Quan Deane | TE | 6-4 | 235 | Tulsa, Okla. |
| 10:08 a.m. | Louis Dorsey | WR/TE | 6-6 | 220 | Jacksonville, Fla. |
| 10:16 a.m. | Kendarian Handy-Holly | DB | 6-3 | 201 | Jackson, Ala. |
| 10:38 a.m. | Samuel Jackson | OT | 6-6 | 332 | Bradenton, Fla. |
| 11:48 a.m. | Jacquez Jones | WR | 5-11 | 170 | Clearwater, Fla. |
| 12:29 p.m. | Sterling Jones | ILB | 6-2 | 225 | Montgomery, Ala. |
| 1:42 p.m. | Brett Kitrell | OL | 6-4 | 290 | Ashland, Neb. |
| 1:42 p.m. | Gabriel Luyanda | OLB | 6-5 | 230 | Tampa, Fla. |
| 1:42 p.m. | Darriel Mack Jr. | QB | 6-3 | 215 | Norfolk, Va. |
| 1:42 p.m. | Zamari Maxwell | DB | 6-1 | 175 | Largo, Fla. |
| 1:42 p.m. | C.J. Miller | DB | 6-0 | 180 | Powder Springs, Ga. |
| 1:42 p.m. | T.J. Pitts | LB | 6-1 | 250 | Williston, Fla. |
| 1:42 p.m. | Cordarrian Richardson | RB | 6-0 | 240 | Memphis |
| 1:42 p.m. | Cole Schneider | OL | 6-4 | 295 | Fort Myers, Fla. |
| 1:42 p.m. | Bentavious Thompson | RB | 6-1 | 190 | Miami, Fla. |
| 1:42 p.m. | Noah Vedral | QB | 6-2 | 184 | Wahoo, Neb. |
| 1:42 p.m. | Marlon Williams | WR | 6-0 | 205 | Mobile, Ala. |
| 1:42 p.m. | Stephon Zayas | DE | 6-6 | 210 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
| 1:42 p.m. | Jeremiah Zio | DE | 6-8 | 245 | St. Petersburg, Fla. |
CHRISTIAN LEZZER
- Saw action in eight games as a freshman at Boston College
- Recorded two tackles and one sack for BC during his freshman season
- Two-time all-state selection for Clearfield (Pa.) High School
Previous School: Boston College
OTIS ANDERSON
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #13 APB; #119 Florida | 3 Stars; #92 RB; #202 Florida | 3 Stars; #58 Florida |
- Helped lead University Christian to back-to-back Class 2A State Championships in 2015 and 2016
- Rushed for more than 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior, while also compiling more than 1,000 yards rushing in his junior campaign
- Named First Team Florida Class 2A All-State in 2016
High School | Coach: University Christian | David Penland
EMMANUEL GREENE
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #73 WR; #66 Florida | 4 Stars; #46 WR; #53 Florida | 3 Stars; #66 WR; #67 Florida |
- Helped lead IMG Academy to an 11-0 record in 2016 and a top-five national ranking in both 2015 and 2016
- Hauled in 24 receptions for 446 yards (18.6 avg) with 5 touchdowns as a senior
- Recorded 13 receptions accounting for 253 yards (19.5 avg) with 3 TDs as a junior
High School | Coach: IMG Academy | Kevin Wright
ANTWAN COLLIER
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #114 CB; #146 Florida | 3 Stars; #87 CB; #169 Florida | 3 Stars |
- Helped lead Miami Southridge to 2016 Florida Class 8A State Championship
- Saw action at both quarterback and cornerback in 2016, rushing for 254 yards and 2 TDs during the playoffs, while compiling 43 tackles and four interceptions throughout the season.
- Named Third Team Florida Class 8A All-State as a cornerback in 2016
High School | Coach: Miami Southridge | Billy Rolle
DESMOND BESSENT
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #56 OT; #133 Florida | DELETE | 2 Stars |
- Ranked No. 46 among the Tampa Times’ HomeTeam 100 prior to 2016 season
- Also a standout basketball player at Sickles
High School | Coach: Sickles | Patrick Murphy
RENNARD BOZEMAN
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #178 CB; #273 Florida | 3 Stars, #109 CB, #211 Florida | 3 Stars |
- Named Third-Team Class 6A All-State in 2016
- Helped lead Boyd Anderson High School to a 7-3 mark in 2016 and a 16-5 record over the past two seasons
- Named Honorable Mention South Florida Sun-Sentinel All-County as both a junior and senio
High School | Coach: Boyd Anderson | Quincy Woods
TARIQ CARPENTER
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #120 S; #168 Georgia | 3 Stars; #115 S; #146 Georgia | 2 Stars |
- Racked up 54 total tackles as a senior
- Tallied one interception, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and one blocked kick in 2016
- Listed as one of area’s top players by Savannah Morning News in 2016 preseason
High School | Coach: Long County | Eric McNair
JULIO CASTILLO
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 2 Stars; #202 OT; #245 Florida | 3 Stars; #114 OT; #227 Florida | 2 Stars |
- Earned Second Team Florida Class 1A All-State honors
- Saw limited action on defense, recording 12 total tackles
- Anchored an offensive line that led to 33 points and 300+ yards per game of offense
High School | Coach: Lafayette | Joey Pearson
JAMARI CHISHOLM
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #21 JCDT; #165 JC | 3 Stars; #22 JCDT | 2 Stars |
- Tallied 57 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks during his sophomore season at NEO
- Named Honorable Mention All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference in 2016
- Recruited to and played at NEO in 2015 under current UCF RB Coach Ryan Held
Previous School | Coach: Northeastern Oklahoma A&M | Clay Patterson
MASON CHOLEWA
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 2 Stars; #110 SDE; #46 Pennsylvania | 3 Stars; #96 DT; #25 Pennsylvania | 2 Stars |
- Was named to the Pennsylvania Hot 100 by the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association prior to the 2016 season
- Recorded 51 tackles in 10 games for Montour High School during his senior season
- Earned Second Team All-Northwest Nine Conference honors following 2016 season
High School | Coach: Montour | Lou Cerro
LIONEL "LJ" CUMMINGS
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #148 OLB; #312 Florida | DELETE | 2 Stars |
- Named Third Team Florida Class 7A All-State following his senior season
- Tallied 71 tackles in 2016 from his defensive end spot
- Also earned First Team Polk Preps All-County honors in 2016
High School | Coach: Bartow | Jake McCrae
GABRIEL DAVIS
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #285 WR; #313 Florida | 3 Stars; #186 WR; #207 Florida | 3 Stars |
- Named First Team Florida Class 8A All-State
- Tallied 69 receptions for 1347 yards (19.5 avg) with 17 TDs in 2016
- Honored as Orlando Touchdown Club’s Offensive Player of the Year
High School | Coach: Seminole | Don Stark
KALIA DAVIS
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 2 Stars; #102 ILB; #359 Florida | 3 Stars; #43 ILB; #208 Florida | 2 Stars |
- Named First Team Florida Class 5A All-State by the Associated Press
- Tallied 107 tackles, nine sacks and two interceptions in his senior season
- Earned Honorable Mention All-State honors as a junior in 2015
High School | Coach: West Florida Tech | Harry Lees
MIKE'QUAN DEANE
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #4 JCTE; #68 JC | 3 Stars; #3 JCTE | 3 Stars, #71 JC |
- Recorded 22 receptions for 322 (14.6 avg) and 4 TDs during his sophomore season at NEO
- Named Second Team All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference in 2016
- Recruited to and played at NEO in 2015 under current UCF RB Coach Ryan Held
Previous School | Coach: Northeastern Oklahoma A&M | Clay Patterson
LOUIS DORSEY
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #51 TE; #154 Florida | 3 Stars; #16 TE; #148 Florida | 2 Stars |
- Caught 31 passes for 463 yards as a senior
- Scored a pair of receiving touchdowns in 2016 as well
- Also a standout basketball player at Jean Ribault
High School | Coach: Jean Ribault | Kelvin Smith
KENDARIAN HANDY-HOLLY
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #37 S; #28 Alabama | 3 Stars; #62 S; #41 Alabama | 3 Stars |
- Tallied 56 tackles and a pair of interceptions during his senior season
- Helped lead Jackson to the Alabama Class 5A State semifinals
- Named Second Team Alabama Class 5A All-State in 2016
High School | Coach: Jackson | Danny Powell
SAMUEL JACKSON
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #121 OT; #182 Florida | 3 Stars; #84 OT; #173 Florida | 3 Stars |
- Named First Team All-Area by the Bradenton Herald
- Tallied 36 pancake blocks during the course of his senior season
- Graded out at 92 percent from his offensive tackle spot
High School | Coach: Lakewood Ranch | Mick Koczersut
JACQUEZ JONES
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #130 WR; #124 Florida | 3 Stars; #80 WR; #77 Florida | 3 Stars |
- Named First Team Florida Class 6A All-State
- Recorded 57 receptions for 1,004 yards (17.6 avg) and 10 touchdowns as a senior
- Earned Honorable Mention All-State accolades as a junior after recording 974 yards and 9 TDs
High School | Coach: Clearwater | Don Mesick
STERLING JONES
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #26 ILB; #34 Alabama | 3 Stars; #30 ILB; #45 Alabama | 3 Stars; #21 ILB; #22 Alabama |
- Helped lead St. James School to a region championship and state playoff berth
- Earned 2016 First Team Alabama Class 4A All-State honors
- Named Montgomery Advertiser All-Metro Player of the Year and All-Metro First Team
High School | Coach: St. James School | Jimmy Perry
BRETT KITRELL
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #25 C; #4 Nebraska | 3 Stars; #89 DT; #169 Florida | 2 Stars |
- Chosen as an All-Nebraska selection as an offensive lineman by the Omaha World-Herald
- Also a standout on defense, recording more than a dozen tackles for-loss and 5 sacks
- As an offensive lineman, helped pave the way for a rushing attack that totaled over 2,800 yards
High School | Coach: Ashland-Greenwood | Ryan Thompson
GABRIEL LUYANDA
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; 60 JC; #146 JC OLB | 3 Stars; #4 JC OLB | 3 Stars; #75 JC |
- Helped lead Garden City to a Junior College National Championship last season
- Recorded 55 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 1 interception in 11 games for Garden City in 2016
- Earned Honorable Mention All-Hillsborough County honors as a senior at King High School
Previous School | Coach: Garden City CC | Jeff Sims
DARRIEL MACK JR.
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #17 DTQB; #25 Virginia | 3 Stars; #33 DTQB; #26 Virginia | 3 Stars; #25 DT; #26 Virginia |
- Named All-Tidewater Player of the Year
- Passed for 2,975 yards; Rushed for 1,127; Accounted for 52 total touchdowns
- Total of 4,132 combined yards ranks 10th on Virginia High School League single season chart
High School | Coach: Norview | Dealton Cotton
ZAMARI MAXWELL
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #102 CB; #129 Florida | 3 Stars; #44 CB; #94 Florida | 3 Stars |
- Tallied 28 tackles, 2 interceptions and 4 pass breakups in eight games last season
- Also contributed on offense, rushing for 161 yards (2 TDs) while also recording a TD catch
- Earned Second Team Florida Class 7A All-State honors as a junior after tallying 7 interceptions
High School | Coach: Pinellas Park | Kenneth Crawford
C.J. MILLER
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 4 Stars; #25 S; #42 Georgia | DELETE | 2 Stars |
- Recorded 54 total tackles, including 2 tackles for-loss with 2 interceptions in 2016
- Earned Honorable Mention Class AAAAAAA All-State and First Team All-Cobb County honors
- Helped lead his team to Georgia Class AAAAAAA State Quarterfinals
High School | Coach: McEachern | Kyle Hockman
T.J. PITTS
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 2 Stars; #103 ILB; #361 Florida | 2 Stars; #62 ILB; #274 Florida | 2 Stars |
- Recorded 116 tackles during his senior season
- Also recorded five sacks, 21 tackles for loss and five fumble recoveries in 2016
- Named Second Team Florida Class 1A All-State
High School | Coach: Williston | Justin Wentworth
CORDARRIAN RICHARDSON
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 4 Stars; #10 RB; #8 Tennessee | 4 Stars; #20 RB; #8 Tennessee | 4 Stars; #18 RB; #11 Tennessee |
- Rushed for nearly 5,000 yards during his high school career
- Named Tennessee’s Mr. Football after this past season
- Helped lead team to Tennessee Class 2A State Championship as a junior in 2015
High School | Coach: Trezevant | Teli White
COLE SCHNEIDER
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 2 Stars; #102 OG; #315 Florida | 2 Stars; #123 OG; #273 Florida | 2 Stars |
- Named First Team Florida Class 7A All-State by the Associated Press
- Registered 47 pancake blocks during his senior season
- Also named First-Team All-Area by the Fort Myers News-Press
High School | Coach: Riverdale | Tom Roszell
BENTAVIOUS THOMPSON
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #32 RB; #79 Florida | 3 Stars; #39 RB; #82 Florida | 3 Stars; #35 RB |
- Ranked as No. 35 prospect in South Florida by CBS Miami Channel 4
- Rushed for close to 900 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior
- Helped lead Southridge to 2016 Florida Class 8A State Championship
High School | Coach: Miami Southridge | Billy Rolle
NOAH VEDRAL
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #43 DTQB; #5 Nebraska | 3 Stars; #44 DTQB; #5 Nebraska | 2 Stars |
- Named First Team Nebraska Class C-1 All-State as a DB, named All-Omaha Area Captain
- Passed for 2,001 yards, rushed for 739 as a senior in 2016
- Career passing total of 4,561 yards; Career rushing total of 2,250 yards; 77 career TDs
High School | Coach: Bishop Neumann | Tim Turman
MARLON WILLIAMS
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #87 WR; #5 Alabama | 4 Stars; #54 WR; #21 Alabama | 3 Stars; #30 Alabama |
- Helped lead team to state championship game and runner-up finish in 2016
- Earned 2016 First Team Alabama Class 7A All-State honors
- Tallied 46 receptions, 990 yards, 13 receiving TDs and 7 rushing TDs in 2016
High School | Coach: McGill-Toolen | Caleb Ross
STEPHON ZAYAS
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #79 WDE; #240 Florida | 3 Stars; #124 DE; #261 Florida | 3 Stars |
- Named Honorable Mention All-Broward County 8A-6A by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel
- Ranked as one of the top players in District 15-6A by the Miami Herald
- Highlighted as a top prospect at Dillard High School by CBS Channel 4 Miami
High School | Coach: Dillard | Lorenzo Davis
JEREMIAH ZIO
| Recruiting Rankings | ||
| 247 | ESPN | Rivals |
| 3 Stars; #39 SDE; #112 Florida | 3 Stars; #100 DE; #193 Florida | 3 Stars |
- Named Second Team Florida Class 1A All-State following the 2016 season
- Was listed at No. 51 on the Tampa Bay Times HomeTeam 100 prior to his senior season
- Converted basketball player, began playing football as a high school sophomore
High School | Coach: Admiral Farragut Academy | Ryan Hearn