Florida State was dealt a setback on the recruiting trail to end off the week. The Seminoles beat out the Gators for a top prospect on Thursday, now Florida has responded with a victory of its own. READ MORE: Florida State lands four-star wideout Brandon Bennett over Gators and Bulldogs On Friday,

Running back Carsyn Baker (6-1, 195, Fairburn, GA., Langston Hughes) committed to Florida over Florida State and South Carolina. “Gator Nation I’m home,” Baker wrote on social media. Baker took an official visit to Gainesville at the end of Ma,y and during that trip, running backs coach Jabbar Juluke impressed him.

The Florida Gators are surging on the recruiting trail after landing three new commitments in the 2026 class over the weekend -- and more could be on the way as official visits continue. All three newcomers are rated four-star prospects by the industry-generated 247Sports Composite,