BREAKING: Four-Star Athlete Tramond Collins Decommits from Florida
In a significant recruiting setback for the Florida Gators, four-star athlete Tramond Collins has announced his decommitment from the University of Florida. Collins, a versatile 6’2″, 190-pound prospect from Miami Central High School, had been pledged to head coach Billy Napier’s program since June. The news was first reported by Rivals.com and confirmed by Collins himself, throwing his recruitment back open and introducing new uncertainty into the Gators’ 2025 class.
Collins is ranked as the nation’s No. 6 overall athlete for his cycle, a testament to his value as a dynamic playmaker capable of impacting the game on either side of the ball. Throughout his recruitment, Florida projected him as a defensive back, likely at safety, where his size, range, and physicality could be utilized in the SEC. His commitment in the summer was viewed as a key victory for Napier’s staff in securing a top-tier talent from the critical South Florida pipeline.
While Collins did not provide specific reasons for his decision in the initial report, such decommitments often follow a combination of factors. These can include continued heavy recruitment from other programs, potential shifts in a school’s defensive scheme or coaching staff stability, or a simple desire to reevaluate all options as the crucial December signing period approaches. Collins’ high ranking ensures he will remain a major target for a host of national powers.
“After much thought and discussion with my family, I have decided to decommit from the University of Florida,” Collins stated. “I want to thank the entire Gators coaching staff for believing in me. My recruitment is now 100% open. This is a lifelong decision, and I need to be sure I’m making the best one for my future.”
For the Florida Gators, the loss of a commitment from a player of Collins’ caliber is a notable blow. It removes a cornerstone piece from their defensive backfield planning for the 2025 class and represents a stumble in their efforts to fortify a roster with elite in-state talent. The staff must now decide whether to intensify their efforts to re-recruit Collins or pivot to other targets at a competitive stage in the cycle.
For Tramond Collins, this move resets the chessboard. Expect traditional powers like Miami, Florida State, Ohio State, and Georgia—schools likely never fully out of the picture—to immediately ramp up their pursuit. His final decision will now become one of the more closely watched recruitments in the coming months.
This development underscores the volatile nature of modern college football recruiting, where a verbal commitment is often just the beginning of a protracted battle. For Billy Napier, it is a reminder of the relentless effort required to hold onto top prospects in the face of constant competition. The Gators’ ability to respond and close on other elite targets will now be under even greater scrutiny.
