Florida’s push in the class of 2028 is starting to take shape around one of the more electric receivers in the group.
Tyree Mannings Jr., a Sarasota wideout listed at 6-foot, 170 pounds, has the kind of skill set that jumps off the screen. Florida has spent the past few years stacking wide receiver talent, and while the way those players have been deployed has been another conversation, the Gators have consistently brought in speed at the position. Mannings looks like the next name in that pipeline.
The recruiting industry is already high on him. ESPN has him as a top-50 prospect, 247 ranks him inside its top 100, and Rivals currently has him as a three-star.
But the film suggests that label may not hold for long. Mannings has the burst to turn a simple slant or bubble screen into a touchdown if a defender hesitates for even a beat.
Speed is only part of the appeal, though. Mannings shows real ability to make catches in traffic, and he brings something that stands out even more for a receiver his size: he’s tough to get on the ground once he has the ball. His balance and coordination pop on tape, especially considering he was still a high school sophomore when he was doing it.
The production backed it up. Mannings closed the 2025 high school season with 84 receptions for 1,429 yards and helped Venice High reach the state semifinals.
Florida got involved early, offering him in January of 2025, and the offer sheet has only grown since then. Even so, the Gators appear to have created separation. Rivals/GatorsOnline has logged three predictions for Mannings to end up in Gainesville, including one Monday from Corey Bender.
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