One other day, one other dedication for Florida soccer.
On Wednesday, the Gators added four-star cornerback CJ Bronaugh out of Winter Backyard (Florida) Windermere to its 2026 recruiting class with a verbal pledge. The 6-foot-1-inch, 166-pound defender had beforehand dedicated to the Nebraska Cornhuskers — whom he had pledged to again in November — however lately de-committed, opening the door for Billy Napier and Co. to swoop in and snatch the expertise.
Bronaugh holds 26 whole presents with the Florida State Seminoles additionally within the combine, in addition to the Penn State Nittany Lions and Missouri Tigers. He made an official go to in Gainesville again on Might 30, adopted by a visit to Lincoln for an OV with the Huskers and one in Tallahassee final weekend with FSU.
Alas, the Orange and Blue prevailed… for now, at the least.
CJ Bonaugh’s relationship with Florida soccer
“I actually just like the tradition that Florida has,” Bronaugh beforehand advised Swamp247. “The college is in an excellent space, has good amenities and is within the SEC.”
Defensive backs’ coach Deron Wilson has spearheaded the efforts to get the Central Florida product into the Swamp, in addition to Napier. Their method is similar that has been seen throughout this system’s recruiting efforts over the previous few years, which focuses on fostering shut relationships with the younger prospects.
“Since Coach Wilson has gotten to Florida, he is been hitting me up quite a bit to let me know I am essential to him… He is a extremely good particular person. When you put teaching to the facet, he is only a actually good dude to spend time round,” Bronaugh notes.
“Coach Napier is even speaking with me and my household quite a bit… they’re positively displaying they need me.”
CJ Bronaugh’s Recruiting Abstract
Bronough is ranked No. 99 general and No. 12 at his place nationally in accordance with the 247Sports composite whereas the On3 business rating has him at Nos. 106 and 14, respectively.
“Ascending defensive again prospect with among the finest velocity markers within the class,” 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins begins.
“Hasn’t confronted the stiffest competitors up to now, however turned heads spring earlier than senior yr at an Below Armour Subsequent Camp in Orlando the place he not solely examined off the charts, but in addition locked down one facet of the sector in protection. Meets key size thresholds as he has been verified at over 6 toes and is supplied with some extra size within the arms.
“Straight-line burst and sideline-to-sideline vary is perfect for a single or two-high security position, however warrants a take a look at nook as he’ll combat for positioning out on the perimeter and has the agility to reflect most weapons. Not afraid to take dangers and leap routes, which led to 3 pick-sixes as a junior.
“Serviceable as an open-field tackler on Fridays, however improved play power would go a good distance on Saturdays, particularly if he’s going to be requested to suit corridors. Might want to absorb teaching and preserve perfecting his craft, however must be seen as a traits-heavy secondary participant that would emerge as a bonafide playmaker for a Energy 4 program together with his body and acceleration.”
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