Florida Lands Commitment from Top Linebacker DeShawn Young
The University of Florida has secured a commitment from DeShawn Young, a highly touted linebacker from Monroe Woodbury High School in New York. Young, a Class of 2026 prospect, stands at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds and boasts a 4.6 40-yard dash time. He recorded 120 tackles and 10 sacks as a junior, earning him All-State honors. Young also holds offers from Syracuse, Boston College, and Rutgers, in addition to Florida. The 17-year-old's commitment is a significant gain for the Gators' recruiting class, which is expected to be one of the top in the nation. With his commitment, Young becomes the first player from Monroe Woodbury to sign with a Power Five program. Young plans to attend Florida's summer camp in July, where he will get a taste of college life and football before enrolling in the fall.