It wasn’t lengthy in between taking a Florida official go to and a verbal dedication to the Gators for Kekua Aumua.
The Hawaii native who preps at Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy had been a frequent customer in The Swamp, however extra of his household was capable of take the journey throughout his official go to over the weekend.
Clearly the complete group was bought, because the tight finish expertise went public with the UF pledge on Monday night time.
“UF has all the time handled me and my household with love and hospitality,” Aumua informed Rivals. “However this journey blew us out of the ball park. We liked every part about this journey and I am glad I obtained to get my household up there.
“The coaches are the identical from the start…telling me that I’m a good finish that they see all over the place on the sector. Having the ability to play each down within the recreation.”
The longtime courtship resulted in Aumua turning into the newest in a run of commitments for Billy Napier and firm, marking the fifth within the month of June up to now.
The latest Gator envisions making performs in Gainesville quickly after making it to campus for good.
“They see me coming in as a freshman and instantly making an influence,” Aumua stated. “And I imagine them.”
The rising-senior picked this system over North Carolina, Cal, BYU and Washington. Official visits have been initially deliberate to every program, however they’re not anticipated to be taken this month.
Aumua has two-way expertise relationship again to his time at Kahuku (Hawaii) Excessive College, working as a possible defensive lineman. He additionally made waves as a baseball participant, recognized for his energy on the plate.
Adam Gorney contributed to this report.
