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Feb 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins looks on during the first half of a game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

A guard that would have been UCF's second-highest rated prospect in program history reopens his recruitment.

Feb 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins looks on during the first half of a game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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A guard that would have been UCF's second-highest rated prospect in program history reopens his recruitment.

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Oct 18, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Central Florida Knights head coach Scott Frost prior to a game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

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Defensive lineman Mujahid Jefferson discusses his commitment to UCF, his goals for his collegiate career, and his fellow Evans High School player-turned-Knight, Otis Hardy.

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost leaves the field following the game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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Defensive back Otis Hardy discusses his commitment to UCF, his goals for his collegiate career, and his fellow Evans High School player-turned-Knight, Mujahid Jefferson.

Booker's Tyren Wortham (2) rushes for yards during the first quarter of an FHSAA Class 3A state football semifinal matchup Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Raines High School in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Experts predict a four-star wide receiver commits to UCF.

Nov 22, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost walks into the venue before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Quarterback Rocco Marriott and tight end Brooks Hall, both UCF Knights signees, mark the end of their high school careers with a state championship.

Oct 18, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost prior to a game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

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A UCF three-star offensive line commit expresses remorse for actions during an onf-field brawl during a high school playoff game.

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost on the sidelines against the Baylor Bears during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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UCF gains the commitment from a teammate of freshly flipped four-star quarterback Rocco Marriott.

Nov 22, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost walks into the venue before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Four-star quarterback Rocco Marriott changes his commitment from James Madison to UCF.

Oct 22, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins speaks to media during Big 12 Menís Basketball media day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Sophia Scheller-Imagn Images

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UCF commit Donovan Williams Jr. officially signed with the Knights.

Mar 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins talks with an official during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Basketball

UCF Knights Men's Basketball lands Orlando-native guard Donovan Williams Jr.

Feb 11, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Central Florida Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins watches during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

Basketball

UCF Men's Hoops gains second-highest rated prospect in program history.

UCF After Top Athlete Ronnie Royal

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Ronnie Royal taking a hard look at UCF.

Interview with UCF LB Commitment Samarian Robinson

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Tallahassee Lincoln linebacker Samarian Robinson defines why he chose Ernie Sims III and the UCF Knights.

UCF Commitment Prospect Evaluation: LB Samarian Robinson

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In-person evaluation of Tallahassee Lincoln linebacker and UCF Knights commitment Samarian Robinson.

2023 UCF Recruiting Class

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An overview of the 2023 UCF Knights football signees.

UCF National Signing Day

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One high school player and college transfers sign with Gus Malzahn and the UCF Knights.

Active 2022-2023 UCF Knights Transfer Portal List: Knights Land Stanford Player

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All the UCF Knights football Transfer Portal news in one place.

2024 UCF Football Recruiting Tracker: Cam Newton, SFE, & Top 7v7 Teams Visit Knights

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UCF football recruiting news for offers, visits, camps, seven-on-seven and more.

UCF Scores Big-Time LB Commitment

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Samarian Robinson committed to Gus Malzahn and the UCF Knights

Friday UCF Recruiting Notes

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Pylon 7v7 brings prospects to UCF Knights, as well as junior day names to know like Joshua Felton-Alexander and Kam Davis.

The Kingdom NIL: Part II

Football

How NIL has changed football recruiting for head coach Gus Malzhan, athletic director Terry Mohajir and the UCF football program.

Top Battle Miami WR Prospects

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Battle Miami seven-on-seven top wide receivers.

Polk County Talent Performs at 863 Showcase

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Jamar Taylor, Jr. Joshua Porter, Darian Kirkland and other talented players performed at the 863 Showcase.

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College football recruiting news across the Sunshine State.

Scouting New UCF RB Offer Chris Wheatley-Humphrey

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UCF Knights offered a football scholarship to Dillard High School running back Chris Wheatley-Humphrey.