4-Star WR Jamarin Simmons Visits Florida for Spring Practice

Tallahassee prospect impressed by Gators' program during second trip to Gainesville

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:04am

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Four-star 2027 wide receiver Jamarin Simmons, a 5-foot-11, 165-pound prospect from Amos P. Godby High School in Tallahassee, Florida, recently visited the University of Florida for the Gators' spring practice session. This was Simmons' second trip to Gainesville, and the visit has Florida trending upward in his recruitment.

Why it matters

Securing top in-state talent is a priority for the Florida Gators football program, and Simmons is considered one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2027 class. His interest in the Gators could lead to an eventual commitment, bolstering the team's future receiving corps.

The details

Simmons first visited Florida in January for the program's Junior Day event, and he enjoyed that initial trip to Gainesville. His most recent visit to watch the Gators' spring practice session seems to have further impressed the talented wide receiver, as Florida is now trending upward in his recruitment.

  • Simmons visited Florida for the program's Junior Day in January 2026.
  • Simmons returned to Gainesville to watch the Gators' spring practice session in April 2026.

The players

Jamarin Simmons

A 4-star wide receiver prospect in the 2027 class, Simmons attends Amos P. Godby High School in Tallahassee, Florida.

University of Florida

The Gators football program, located in Gainesville, Florida, is actively recruiting Simmons and hosting him for campus visits.

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What’s next

Simmons is expected to continue evaluating his options and potentially take additional visits to other programs before making a college decision.

The takeaway

Florida's ability to host Simmons for multiple visits and make a strong impression on the talented in-state wide receiver is a positive sign for the Gators' recruiting efforts in the 2027 class.