It has become increasingly customary in today’s college football recruiting scene for elite institutions
throughout the nation to visit Florida and snatch up all of their best recruits. If he decides to stick with
the most recent “WR U” standard, one five-star wide receiver might defy the trend and decide to remain
in his home state.
Next week, Orlando, Florida-native Vernell Brown III, a five-star wide receiver recruit, is expected to
reveal his commitment, which is supposedly limited to just four universities. Out of over 40 FBS schools,
Florida State, Florida, Miami (FL), and Ohio State are the final four that have formally offered Brown.
Although Brown was a little small when he first entered the recruiting process and took some time to get
up the recruiting boards, his profile has been slowly increasing over the past year. Why are all the big
recruiting services and so many colleges so impressed right now? And will he really go up north to play
for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes, or will he take his skills to somewhere in Florida?
Vernell Brown III, Five Star Wide Receiver
Although Brown was a little undersized and slender in his early high school years, he has always been
one of the nation’s most explosive receivers. In addition to returning multiple kicks and punts for scores
and averaging over 20 yards per reception during his high school career, he has qualified for state twice
in the track event of the triple jump. And perhaps even more astounding than all of his on-field
accomplishments in high school is his record in 7-on-7 competitions.
Earlier past summer, Vernell Brown and the South Florida Express completely crushed the OT7
Championships, defeating the Coastline Stars 37-21 in the championship game. For those who are not
know, the OT7 Championship is an event that features the top skill position and defensive back talent in
the country, bringing together all the most competitive 7-on-7 teams from throughout the nation.
Because he and quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. were practically unstoppable, Brown was one of his
team’s MVPs.
He has been steadily moving up the recruitment boards ever since he started demolishing opponents in
7-on-7 and recruiting circuit tournaments. Brown is difficult to stop or slow down in any manner when
he is in space, and he frequently finds himself there as seen by his more than 1300 receiving yards from
the previous season. It seems sense that he would be desired by every college football program in the
nation.
Predicted Landing Spot for Brown
He’s played a lot of football as a 7-on-7 teammate with South Florida Express quarterback Tramell Jones
Jr., as was previously noted. Jones is (and has been for a while) devoted to Florida State. A lot of people
think the tie will be sufficient to make him a Florida State Seminole. One would think so after seeing
some of the things the two young guys have done together this summer. Check out the video in the
article below to see Jones and Brown leading a full offensive of recruits during a Florida State event.
It’s far from certain, though, that Brown will attend Florida State. As Brown revealed to On3Sports
during the On3 Elite Series event in May, he actually informed the Gators coaches that “it would mean
more” if he went to Gainesville. Why? There are a few, but the primary one is personal. His father
participated in more than 40 games as a defensive back for the Gators between 2001 and 2005. And as
of right now, Anthony Richardson’s manager is his father. With Brown, the Gators undoubtedly have a
few personal advantages.
However, you shouldn’t write off Miami or Ohio State entirely. He has paid more visits to Miami than
any other university, with the exception of the Gators. And although though Ohio State consistently
prevails in most years in wide receiver competitions during the recruiting trail, they still haven’t signed
their real “alpha” for the 2025 class. Alongside five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair, who may wind up
as the nation’s top recruit overall, Brown might be the face of Ohio State’s offensive class.
Ultimately, all the personal connections, remarks, and interactions with the Florida Gators will probably
put him in Gainesville, but considering their past performances, don’t be shocked if Mike Norvell or wide
receiver guru Brian Hartline steal him away at the last second. in the evolution of wide receivers.
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