Dan Mullen and the Florida Gators coaching staff have signed one of the top wide receivers in the country. Under Armour All-American Jacob Copeland has signed his NLI to the University of Florida. This is a huge signing for the Gators as Copeland is one of the best receivers in the country. Florida head coach Dan Mullen adds a big time wide out like Copeland who has been courted by some of the top programs in the country. The Gators are in need of some receivers since they haven’t had much production in a while. Copeland is one of two wide receivers that is signing with the Gators on National Signing Day with Justin Watkins.
Who is Jacob Copeland?
Justin Watkins is a four-star WR out of Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida. The Florida WR commit is one of the elite wide receivers in the country. He is an Under Armour All-American and a big time playmaker. Copeland is one of the most explosive wide outs in the class due to his speed and playmaking ability. He is terrific with the ball in his hands and has drawn comparisons to Percy Harvin due to his playmaking ability. Watkins chose Florida over Alabama, Tennessee and Texas A&M.
According to the 247 Sports Composite, Watkins is the 84th ranked recruit and the 16th ranked wide receiver in the country. According to ESPN, Pitts is the 17th ranked recruit and the second ranked athlete in the country. The Gators have added a big time slot receiver who could really make an impact in the upcoming season. Watkins could come in and push for some playing time either at receiver or as a returner if he plays as a true freshman.
