Five-star defensive lineman Prince Che still has the Florida Gators high on his list, and get this, it’s AFTER he watched them get straight-up humiliated 38-19 by South Carolina in Week 6. You’d think a loss like that would sour a top prospect, especially during homecoming weekend, but for the 6-foot-3, 305-pound beast from Thomas County Central High in Georgia, it barely registered.
The Gator Pitch Still Hits Different
Che told Swamp247 that the loss didn’t even faze him, saying, “It’s still a great school.” Seriously? That’s some loyalty right there. Head coach Jon Sumrall and his crew pulled out all the stops for his visit, introducing him to key university folks and showing off all the amenities. Che called it “amazing,” saying it “showed that they really cared about me.” He even got quality time with Sumrall and defensive line coach Gerald Chatman, building those crucial relationships.
Speaking to Rivals, Che specifically shouted out those connections, adding, “I like the relationships I’m building with the coaches and what Florida has to offer. They’re definitely in the mix for me.” He even chopped it up with current defensive line commits Cahron Wheeler (a four-star!) and De’Voun Kendrick (a three-star!), who apparently vouched for the “great environment.” After all that, even with Florida racking up their second loss of 2026, he still put them squarely in his “top schools” category.
The Race Is On, But Don’t Count Out the Gators
So, where do things actually stand for this guy? Che, ranked No. 12 overall and No. 2 at his position nationally by 247Sports composite, and Nos. 10 and 2 by Rivals industry ranking, is a hot commodity. He’s already made two unofficial trips to Florida, Texas A&M, and Clemson, plus single visits to Georgia and Oklahoma. Next up: a swing through South Florida to catch Miami’s rivalry game against FSU.
Here’s where it gets wild: On3’s recruiting prediction machine has Texas A&M way out front with a 94.4% chance of signing him. Florida? A meager 1.3%. Clemson’s even lower at 1.1%. But Che’s playing it cool, saying, “I’m just taking my time and seeing how everything plays out with all the schools recruiting me.” He’s a “dancing bear between the guards,” according to 247Sports analyst TJ Randall, who also notes his “unique soccer background” and how he “exemplifies the equation for force” at 300 pounds. Randall praises his “strong hands, torque power, and a wide base to promptly discard blocks” and “active, coordinated handwork” that can “overwhelm and disorient blockers.” The guy was even a top performer at the Under Armour Atlanta regional camp, showing off a “relentless motor.” Randall projects him as a “multi-year starter for a College Football Playoff contender.” Big time.
So yeah, despite what the numbers say and what the scoreboard showed last weekend, Che Prince is still seriously considering Florida. He’s heading down to Miami next to check out their rivalry game with FSU. Every visit is a chance for a program to make their case, and for a talent like Che, that decision will shape a program for years. Keep your eyes peeled, this race is far from over.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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