Turn On The Tape: Florida Gators’ Four Star WR Commit Davian Groce

Florida Gators on SI gives a quick breakdown of Florida Gators' four-star wide receiver commit Davian Groce's tape.

Florida Gators four-star wide receiver commit Davian Groce. | Cam Parker / Florida Gators on SI

The Florida Gators seemed to be out of the race for elite athlete Davian Groce until the day of his decision, where he became the 19th pledge in the 2026 class and the highest rated Gators commit this cycle.

At 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, the composite No. 47 player in the nation joins Justin Williams and Marquez Daniel in Florida’s receiving hall, likely finishing their class at the position barring a surprise addition or subtraction later on.

Though having the versatility to play both running back and receiver at the next level, Florida Gators on SI believes Groce has the potential to be an elite wide receiver in the Orange and Blue.

BREAKING: Four-Star WR Davian Groce has Committed to Florida, he tells me for @rivals

The 6’2 193 WR from Frisco, TX chose the Gators over Oklahoma, Baylor, & Houston

“Can’t wait to be a part of the Swamp, Go Gators 🐊”https://t.co/y5LezL1HRH pic.twitter.com/HvCt7MT9yF

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) August 12, 2025

On Paper

• 6-foot-1, 190 pounds.
• No. 47 composite recruit, No. 4 athlete (247 Sports Composite).
• Chose Florida over Oklahoma, Baylor and Houston.
• 2024 stats: 43 catches, 702 yards and five touchdowns while rushing for 687 yards and seven touchdowns. Also had three touchdowns on special teams. 11.8 Yards per rush and 16.3 yards per catch.
• Texas 5A 200-meter state champion as a junior and reported to run a 4.3 40 yard dash.
• Recorded two straight seasons with more than 1,300 yards from scrimmage.

Courtesy Milesplit_Texas Instagram, here's newest Florida commit Davian @_davian0 Gross winning the Texas 6A state championship in the 200m just a few months ago as a junior. pic.twitter.com/6H3owZgapD

— Inside the Gators (@InsideTheGators) August 12, 2025

The Tape

Gators newest commit Davian Groce
🐊top 40 composite recruit, #3 ATH
🐊 2024: 43 catches, 702 yards and 5 TDs. Rushed for 687 yards, 7 TDs. 3 return TDs. 11.8 Yards per rush, 16.3 yards per catch.
🐊 Texas 5A 200-meter state champion as Jr.
🐊1,400+ scrimmage yards past 2 years pic.twitter.com/hFxeYbnNpy

— Dylan Olive (@DylanOlive_UF) August 12, 2025

Quick Notes: Groce has exceptional body control as a receiver despite spending a chunk of his time as a running back in high school. His footwork as a route runner is impressive, along with a sneaky ability to win jump-balls and high-point passes. His ability after the catch is a clear huge strength considering his skill in the run game. He also showed signs of being a physical blocker downfield.

The Excitement

During Billy Napier's time at Florida, identifying and recruiting wide receivers has been a clear strength for the staff, with Groce continuing the trend.

Already with a core of Dallas Wilson and Vernell Brown III, amongst others, coming in this year, Groce adds to an incredibly exciting young core of Florida receivers for the future. The top 50 prospect has the film and production to, in my opinion, finish as a five-star wide receiver and is one of my favorite players in the entire 2026 class so far. If Florida can get him to campus, I envision Groce having an early impact and one day becoming a very good receiver at the University of Florida.

HAD A AMAZING TIME AT FLORIDA THANK YOU TO GATOR FAMILY #GoGators @CoachBillyG @coach_bnapier @CoachDeckUF @CoachJRayburn @LSHS_FBRecruits @drkharp @Marchen44 @SWiltfong_ @samspiegs pic.twitter.com/dyCsbkYIEc

— Davian “Agent 0” Groce (@_davian0) June 15, 2025

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