NO. 1 PLAYER FROM TEXAS FLIPS COMMITMENT TO FLORIDA GATORS IN STUNNING BOMBSHELL DECISION OVER ALABAMA AND GEORGIA
In a shocking twist that has sent shockwaves across the college football landscape, five-star phenom and the No. 1-ranked player from Texas, Zayvion Carter, has flipped his commitment from Alabama to the Florida Gators, stunning both the Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs in the process.
Carter, a 6-foot-4, 235-pound defensive end from Duncanville High School, had long been considered a lock for either Alabama or Georgia. He initially committed to Alabama in late March, citing Coach Kalen DeBoer’s vision and the Crimson Tide’s NFL pipeline. However, late Wednesday night, Carter took to social media and dropped a commitment video that featured him walking through swampy terrain in a Gators jersey, ending with the words: “Gator Nation… I’m coming home.”
Sources close to Carter’s camp reveal that his unofficial visit to Gainesville last weekend was the game-changer. Not only was he impressed by Coach Billy Napier’s defensive scheme, but he also connected deeply with Gators defensive line coach Sean Spencer, who reportedly laid out a custom development plan that blew Carter away. Add in the chance to wear the Orange and Blue in The Swamp, and the tide of loyalty turned quickly.
Carter’s flip is monumental for Florida’s 2026 recruiting class, which now ranks No. 2 nationally—behind only Ohio State. His decision also signals a growing trend of elite players from traditional SEC strongholds reconsidering Florida as a true powerhouse on the rise.
Fans across social media erupted in disbelief and celebration. “We just got the best player in Texas! Let that sink in! ” one Gators fan posted on X.
For Alabama and Georgia, the loss is notable—but for the Gators, this is a statement. Florida just stole the crown jewel of Texas, and Gator Nation is roaring louder than ever.
