Florida · SECFlorida Gains Ground With Tampa Four-Star Receiver Derrell Hines Jr.
The Gators are putting themselves in position with one of Tampa's top wide receivers. Derrell Hines Jr. has noticed the attention, giving Florida an early foothold in a recruitment that still has plenty of work left.
AUG 23, 2026
01 · The NewsWhat Happened
Florida is among the schools setting the pace for four-star wide receiver Derrell Hines Jr. The Tampa native has taken notice of the Gators' recruiting work, giving Florida a strong early position with a nearby prospect. Hines is not reported to have committed, and no final decision has been announced. The development shows Florida has built real momentum with Hines, but the recruitment remains open. For the Gators, the immediate value is clear: they have put themselves in the conversation early with a four-star receiver from their own state. The next step is turning that attention into a commitment.