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Gators' Target Commits to Michigan

Four-star OL Bear McWhorter has pledged to Michigan over Florida, but the Gators are still in the mix for many highly ranked prospects.
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Nov 23, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; A Florida Gators helmet sits on the field before a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; A Florida Gators helmet sits on the field before a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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The first of the many prospects who list the Florida Gators as a finalist has announced his commitment.

Four-star offensive lineman Bear McWhorter (6-3, 308 pounds), a prospect from Kingston (Ga.) Cass, has pledged his services to Michigan over Florida, Alabama, Clemson and South Carolina, he announced in a commitment ceremony at his school. He is rated as the No. 9 overall interior offensive lineman, according to ESPN.

McWhorter's pledge to the Wolverines does not come as a big shock as Michigan and Alabama appeared to be the front-runners. Both programs were listed as "warm" on his recruiting interest level by 247 Sports.

Despite missing out on McWhorter, the Gators are still heavily in the mix for multiple blue-chip prospects on the offensive line.

Four-star Felix Ojo included Florida in his top eight, five-star Immanuel Iheanacho in his top 11, four-stars Canon Pickett and Heze Kent each in their top five and four-star Sam Roseborough in his top 10.

Additionally, Gators are finalists for five-star receiver Cederian Morgan, four-star safety Bralan Womack, four-star athlete Tyriq Green, four-star running back Jonaz Walton, four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland, wide receiver Mason James and edge rushers Trent Henderson and Jake Kreul.

The Gators currently hold two commitments in the class of 2026 with four-star quarterback Will Griffin and four-star safety Devin Jackson, although Florida is in a position to increase its class during the spring and summer as the host many high-profile prospects on visits.

Gators Illustrated is tracking all of Florida's major recruiting moves in our recruiting tracker, which can be found here.

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Cam Parker
CAM PARKER

Cam Parker is a reporter covering the Florida Gators, Auburn Tigers and Clemson Tigers with a degree in journalism from the University of Florida. He also covers and broadcasts Alachua County high school sports with The Prep Zone and Mainstreet Daily News. When he isn't writing, he enjoys listening to '70s music such as The Band or Lynyrd Skynyrd, binge-watching shows and playing with his cat, Chester, and dog, Rufus.

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