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UPCOMING ALABAMA QUARTERBACK FLIPS TO FLORIDA GATORS, SPURNING CRIMSON TIDE IN SHOCKING MOVE
The quarterback in question, a highly ranked four-star signal-caller and one of the premier names in the 2026 class, had been considered a strong Alabama lean for months. After receiving an early offer from the Tide and spending multiple weekends in Tuscaloosa, the quarterback verbally committed in the spring, calling it a “dream offer” and praising the tradition and quarterback development under the Alabama staff. However, the Gators never backed down from the pursuit.
Florida’s coaching staff, led by head coach Billy Napier and offensive coordinator Ryan O’Hara, stayed in constant contact. Even when the quarterback was publicly committed to Alabama, Florida’s staff built a relationship that proved too strong to ignore. During a recent unofficial visit to Gainesville, the Gators rolled out the red carpet — and it worked.
In his official flip announcement, the quarterback cited his belief in the Florida offensive system, the relationship with the coaching staff, and a better path to early playing time as key reasons for the switch. “This was not an easy decision,” he wrote on social media. “I have so much respect for Coach Kalen DeBoer and what Alabama means to the sport. But I’ve had a lot of time to think, and Gainesville feels like home. The coaches made me feel like a priority, not just another commit. I’m 1000% locked in with the Gators.”
Florida fans erupted in excitement online, with many calling this the biggest quarterback flip for the Gators since Anthony Richardson emerged as a national star. This addition gives Florida serious momentum in its 2026 recruiting class, which has already been climbing the national rankings. With this commitment, Florida is poised to land its highest-rated quarterback in nearly a decade.
Meanwhile, the Alabama fanbase is reeling. After a turbulent transition from the Nick Saban era to the Kalen DeBoer regime, this marks the second high-profile decommitment in just three months. Although Alabama remains in the mix for several other quarterback prospects, this particular loss stings. Not only was the player viewed as a future face of the offense, but losing him to an SEC rival adds salt to the wound.
Alabama is expected to pivot quickly. The Tide staff has already increased communication with a pair of top West Coast quarterbacks and will likely re-open talks with a dual-threat standout from Georgia who has delayed his decision. Still
