Florida football gets On3 RPM prediction for blue-chip legacy CB

Billy Napier and Co. are on the verge of another coup in the 2025 recruiting cycle.

The Florida Gators earned a recruiting prediction machine pick from On3’s Keith Niehbur for legacy four-star cornerback Ben Hanks Jr . — son of Ben Hanks Sr. who played linebacker for the Orange and Blue back in the 1990s under Steve Spurrier — out of Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington.

The pick is based on several factors with a medium confidence level from Niehbur.

“I’m looking for the culture, the environment, the coaching staff, just a place I can call home. I’m looking at the development part of it, the education part of it. That’s two of the top things.” Hanks recently told Rusty Mansell of On3.

“With my dad going here, they’ll always be a good school — a good fit with me,” Hanks also offered after an unofficial visit in late June.

“They’re just rebuilding to get back to that standard. Florida is a great program. I love the coaches here. They show me love. And it’s a good environment.”

Recruiting Summary

Hanks is ranked No. 101 overall and No. 12 at his position nationally on the 247Sports composite while the On3 industry ranking has him at No. 99 and No. 11, respectively.

On3’s recruiting prediction machine has Florida way out front for his talents with an 88.5% chance of landing him. The Miami Hurricanes (5.4%), Georgia Bulldogs (2.1%) and Florida State Seminoles (1.31%) trail far behind.

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