Florida Gators land 4-star QB commitment over Auburn, Georgia

Davin Davidson, a top-150 national recruit, chooses Florida over several SEC powers.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:39am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football quarterback in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of orange, blue, red, and green representing the Florida Gators and their SEC rivals.The Florida Gators' latest recruiting coup adds a dynamic quarterback prospect to their 2027 class.Sarasota Today

The Florida Gators' 2027 recruiting class continues to gain momentum, as four-star quarterback Davin Davidson committed to the program on Thursday. Davidson, a 6-foot-6.5, 215-pound signal caller from Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota, Florida, chose the Gators over offers from Georgia, Auburn, Kentucky, and Notre Dame.

Why it matters

Landing a top-150 national recruit like Davidson is a major coup for the Gators, who are looking to build a nationally competitive class. His commitment solidifies Florida's quarterback position and gives the program a potential star to build around for the future.

The details

Davidson, ranked as high as No. 120 overall and the No. 11 quarterback in the 2027 class by Rivals, had a standout junior season, completing 137 of 212 passes (64.6%) for 2,360 yards, 23 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He also contributed 81 rushing yards and three additional scores, leading Cardinal Mooney to a 14-1 record and a Florida 2A state championship.

  • Davidson committed to the Gators on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • He received his Florida offer during a Junior Day visit on January 24, 2026.

The players

Davin Davidson

A 6-foot-6.5, 215-pound four-star quarterback from Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota, Florida, who is ranked as high as No. 120 overall and the No. 11 quarterback in the 2027 class by Rivals.

Jon Sumrall

The head coach of the Florida Gators, who made Davidson a priority recruit for the program's 2027 class.

Buster Faulkner

The offensive coordinator for the Florida Gators, who played an active role in Davidson's recruitment.

Joe Craddock

The quarterbacks coach for the Florida Gators, who was also heavily involved in Davidson's recruitment.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Florida's approach and program direction kept them ahead of the pack throughout the process.”

— Davin Davidson, Quarterback

What’s next

With a quarterback now in place, Davidson is expected to help recruit additional prospects as the Gators look to build a nationally competitive class for 2027.

The takeaway

Landing a top-150 national recruit like Davin Davidson is a major win for the Florida Gators, who are looking to build a powerhouse program for the future. His commitment solidifies the quarterback position and gives the Gators a potential star to build around.