Former Florida QB Commit Chooses Arizona State
Another high-level quarterback is on the move. Former Florida signee Jaden Rashada has committed to Arizona State, joining the Pac-12 after initially being a Gator commit for months.
This is the first major bombshell where NIL has worked negatively against a school promising riches. Previously, programs used NIL to land major recruits, but it became a roadblock in Rashada's recruitment.
Multiple reports indicate the Gators couldn't fulfill a hefty promise to Rashada. This recruitment should serve as an example to other programs and collectives capable of making the same mistake: make sure your booster and staff are in lockstep when making promises.
The lasting implications on Florida will unfold in the coming months, but they lost a potential starting quarterback for now. Anthony Richardson is on to the NFL, and no one has cemented themselves as his heir apparent.
Florida has some highly-regarded recruits in the quarterback room, but none have panned out in the limited snaps they have gotten. They may be stuck in no man's land, as quarterbacks in the transfer portal may be hesitant to go to Gainesville with the Rashada dilemma in mind.
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