Florida has put itself in the mix for the nation’s No. 1 recruit in the 2028 class, and the battle is shaping up to be a real SEC heavyweight fight.
Wide receiver Brysen Wright has drawn interest from plenty of programs, but Rivals’ Director of Recruiting Chad Simmons said two schools have separated themselves so far: Florida and Texas.
Wright is set to visit Texas for the September 12 matchup against Ohio State, then head to Gainesville two weeks later when Florida faces Ole Miss. Those trips could end up being pivotal as the race narrows.
Florida wide receivers coach Marcus Davis has made Wright a clear priority, and this won’t be the first time the prospect has spent time around the Gators’ staff. Wright’s father, Colby, told Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong in June, "Meeting the Florida staff, the brand-new staff was good," Wright’s father Colby told Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong in June.
"Marcus Davis is a solid guy. I like Marcus.
It was good to meet Sumrall. We've heard a lot of good things about him.
We'll see how it all comes together this fall."
Texas brings a different kind of challenge. The Longhorns have built a reputation for being aggressive with the players they want, and they have the NIL backing to match that approach. Florida, meanwhile, is leaning on the idea that what it’s building in Gainesville can keep it competitive even against programs with deeper pockets.
Wright looks like the kind of player who fits what a new staff wants to build. At 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, he has a frame similar to current Florida receiver Dallas Wilson, but his game is built more on explosiveness and twitch. He doesn’t look out of place against older competition, either.
Rivals’ Charles Power described Wright this way in his scouting report: “Shows early signs of possessing transcendent ball skills, with the ability to make incredible in-air adjustments, contorting his body to come down with difficult grabs. Possesses extremely strong hands and consistently dunks on defenders in jump ball situations. Looked to take a positive step with his speed and route-running, showing the ability to earn separation.”
Florida has already made an impression. The next visit to Gainesville could tell the Gators whether they’re really in position to push Texas all the way in a chase for one of the biggest names in the country.
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