4-star WR Amare Patterson Locks in Official Visits with Two SEC Powers

The top South Carolina recruit has Florida and Georgia at the top of his list.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 4:23pm

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Ridgeland (S.C.) Bluffton four-star wide receiver Amare Patterson has already scheduled official visits with Florida and Georgia, the two SEC programs he has prioritized in his recruitment. Patterson, the No. 289 overall prospect and No. 37 WR in the 2027 class, has built strong relationships with the coaching staffs at both schools and plans to visit Gainesville on June 11 and Athens on May 16.

Why it matters

Landing a top-tier wide receiver recruit like Patterson would be a major coup for either Florida or Georgia as they look to reload their receiving corps in the coming years. Patterson's decision could have significant implications on the balance of power in the SEC East.

The details

Patterson has made it clear that Florida and Georgia are the top two schools in his recruitment. He has developed strong bonds with the coaching staffs at both programs, with Florida wide receivers coach Keary Colbert and Georgia wide receivers coach James Coley leading the charge. The Gators and Bulldogs are in a heated battle to land the Palmetto State standout, with both coaching staffs making him a top priority.

  • Patterson will take his official visit to Georgia on the weekend of May 16.
  • Patterson will take his official visit to Florida on June 11.

The players

Amare Patterson

A four-star wide receiver prospect from Ridgeland (S.C.) Bluffton, ranked as the No. 289 overall player and No. 37 WR in the 2027 recruiting class.

Keary Colbert

The wide receivers coach at the University of Florida.

James Coley

The wide receivers coach at the University of Georgia.

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What they’re saying

“Florida and Georgia are back and forth with me. Both coaching staffs are competing to see who can recruit me the hardest. Every day, they hit me up.”

— Amare Patterson

“Coach Coley has been coming hard. He was in to see me on Wednesday, and I like him a lot. He's telling me that if I want to get developed as a man and an athlete, then Georgia is the place to be. The staff, the atmosphere and their development really stand out. They're up there for me.”

— Amare Patterson

“The old staff was on me hard, and the new staff has jumped in the same way. They are on me heavy. They're telling me I'm the guy for them and that they want me. I talk to Coach Davis, Coach McKnight and some other coaches — they're definitely up there for me.”

— Amare Patterson

What’s next

Patterson's official visit schedule will be crucial in determining his eventual college decision, as he plans to take trips to both Florida and Georgia in the coming months.

The takeaway

The battle for Amare Patterson's commitment is shaping up to be an intense recruiting war between two of the SEC's premier programs. Both Florida and Georgia are making the four-star wideout a top priority, underscoring his immense talent and potential impact at the next level.