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Florida Lands Monster 6-Foot-8 OT on Sunday
Florida Lands Monster 6-Foot-8 OT on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Billy Napier collected another pass protector for young standout quarterback DJ Lagway on Sunday. Though Chancellor Campbell still has one more high school season to play at Lakewood (Fla.), he'll be joining the Florida Gators as part of the Class of 2026. Advertisement "BREAKING: Class of 2026 OT Chancellor Campbell has Committed to Florida, he tells me for @on3recruits," Hayes Fawcett wrote Sunday on X. "The 6'8 307 OT from St. Petersburg, FL chose the Gators over Georgia, Ohio State, & Penn State. 'Gator Boys Stay Hot!'" 247Sports rates Campbell as a three-star prospect and a top-50 offensive tackle prospect nationally. He joins interior offensive lineman G'Nivre Carr as Gators blocking pledges in the Class of 2026. Florida Gators head coach Billy Bush-Imagn Images "First-off-the-bus type of offensive tackle with best-in-class type of length measurements," 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins wrote in a scouting report on Sunday. "Still figuring out how to navigate all the challenges that come with being a quarterback's bodyguard, but put extremely encouraging stretches of play on tape spring before his senior year. Advertisement "Should be viewed as a high-upside corner protector with NFL traits that's going to need time to figure things out, but one that could be well worth the investment." Campbell visited the Georgia Bulldogs last weekend before taking the trip to Gainesville this weekend. According to 247Sports, he's scheduled to visit Ohio State and Penn State this month, as well. Campbell's older brother, Chamberlain, was a former defensive lineman at Ole Miss. He entered the transfer portal earlier this offseason. Related: Billy Napier Provides Major Update on DJ Lagway Amid Injury Concerns This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Heralded Four-Star WR Mason James Leaves Mizzou with Good Impression
Heralded Four-Star WR Mason James Leaves Mizzou with Good Impression originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Heralded Four-star wide receiver Mason James was among a number of recruits on an official visit to Missouri this past weekend. Advertisement James, like his fellow Class of 2026 recruits, came away very impressed. "I felt like, really loved and very welcomed by the whole program," James told of his visit. "It was just really a good time. I enjoyed my time there for real. It was way better than I expected." 247sports lists James, who attends Norman North High School (Norman, Oklahoma), as the 25th best receiver for the Class of 2026. He finished his 2024 season at Norman North with 56 receptions for 1,233 yards and 17 touchdowns. Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz watches playDenny Medley-Imagn Images The 5-foot-11, 175-pound wideout was particularly impressed with the family environment felt during his weekend visit. "Normally, you're just getting to know the coach for who he is as a coach. I got to meet his family and see who he is off the field, and it just helped me get to know (more), maybe about my future coach." Advertisement Recruited by Missouri wide receivers coach Jacob Peeler, James recently listed Mizzou among his five favorites, joining Oklahoma, Kansas State, Washington, and Texas. James is expected to announce his commitment on Wednesday, June 25. Other notables on an official visit to Mizzou alongside James included four-stars Evan Goodwin (OT/Bauxite, Arkansas), Evan Jacobson (TE/Waukee, Iowa), and JJ Bush (LB/Thodore, Alabama). Led by four-star edge rusher Asharri Charles out of Venice, Florida, another six recruits are expected to visit Columbia this weekend. Missouri currently has two commits for the Class of 2026 - QB Gavin Sidwar and LB Keenan Harris. Related: Mizzou Fans in Disbelief Over EA Sports CFB '26 Decision Related: Amid QB Competition, Mizzou's Sam Horn Lands on MLB Draft Big Board This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
