**Good News: Five-Star Texas WR Commit Jaime Ffrench Taking Florida Official Visit This Weekend**
In an intriguing development, five-star wide receiver Jaime Ffrench, a top Texas commit, is set to take an official visit to Florida this weekend, according to multiple reports. The Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin High School product will attend the Gators’ matchup against the No. 21 LSU Tigers in Gainesville, a game that holds significant attention following Florida’s recent struggles against Texas. The timing of this visit is noteworthy, especially given that Ffrench is a highly touted commit to the Longhorns, who just trounced Florida 49-17 in Austin the previous week.
Ffrench isn’t making the trip alone. He’s joined by his high school quarterback, Tramell Jones, a four-star prospect who recently decommitted from Florida State. This partnership adds another layer of intrigue to Ffrench’s visit, as Jones’ decision could have an influence on Ffrench’s recruitment, though it’s important to note that Ffrench has consistently shown strong commitment to Texas since he pledged to the Longhorns in late August.
Since committing to Texas, Ffrench has seemed firmly locked into his choice, despite the occasional visits and rumors circulating around other programs. Texas has had an impressive season on the field, and the play of junior wide receivers like Isaiah Bond and Matthew Golden, both of whom are eligible to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft as early entrants, further solidifies the possibility of early playing time for Ffrench in Austin. Ranked as the No. 24 overall player nationally and No. 5 wide receiver in the 247Sports Composite rankings, Ffrench’s future in the Longhorns’ offense looks bright.
The Gators will have to fight hard to flip Ffrench, as he had previously narrowed his options down after taking official visits to LSU, Miami, and Tennessee. Originally committed to Alabama, Ffrench opened up his recruitment following Nick Saban’s retirement, ultimately selecting Texas over 34 other scholarship offers. Along with Ffrench, Texas also boasts commitments from five-star receiver Kaliq Lockett and four-star Daylan McCutcheon in what is shaping up to be another elite recruiting cycle for position coach Chris Jackson.
Despite this official visit to Florida, Texas is still in a strong position to keep Ffrench on board, but it’s clear that this recruitment is far from over. The Gators’ efforts to sway the dynamic wide receiver will be something to watch as the recruiting cycle progresses.
