Turn On the Tape: Florida Gators' Four-Star OT Commit Tyler Chukuyem

Florida Gators on SI gives a quick breakdown of Florida Gators' four-star tackle commit Tyler Chukuyem's tape.

Florida Gators four-star tackle commit Tyler Chukuyem | Cam Parker / Florida Gators on SI

Jubilee June continued for the Florida Gators with the commitment of 6-foot-6 four-star offensive lineman Tyler Chukuyem out of Douglasville, Georgia after a weekend visit in Gainesville.

The South Pauling prospect, a projected riser in the recruiting rankings and four-star recruit according to On3, became the fourth of four recruits added to the offensive trenches for Florida in their 2026 class, committing after four-star guard G'Nivre Carr and three-star tackle Chancellor Campbell and three-star tackle Javarii Luckas, who committed just house before Chukuyem.

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Let's take a look at what Chukuyem brings to the table based on his high school tape.

On Paper

• 6-foot-6, 290 pounds
• Strong interest from Cincinnati, FSU and Ole Miss
• No. 26 OT in class of 2026 (On3)
• 265-pound bench, 295-pound clean, 425-pound deadlift, 500-pound squat, 3.5-second shuttle

The Tape

Gators newest commit Tyler Chukuyem

🐊 6’6, 290 pounds

🐊interest from FSU, Ole Miss and Cincinnati

🐊On3 4⭐️ and No. 26 OT

🐊Spring game film for this year⬇️ pic.twitter.com/DOd4BGFS92

— Dylan Olive (@DylanOlive_UF) June 16, 2025

Quick Notes: The tape from Chukuyem’s junior year showed a fluid athlete with impressive size. The lineman showed dominance in pass blocking reps, consistently finishing blocks strong while engaging opponents with physicality well. The Georgia native's consistent approach of initiating contact was noticeable.

The Excitement

Chukuyem shows the strength and athleticism an SEC commit must have at his position. With Florida’s recent ability to develop on the line and multiple players likely departing next year, Gators fans should be excited about what Florida likely hopes to be an impact starter on the line in the near future.