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Florida flips, signs 4-star DB formerly pledged to LSU

By Andrew Olson

Florida flips, signs 4-star DB formerly pledged to LSU

Florida continues to add to its 2026 recruiting class. The Gators announced a notable addition to the class Thursday morning.

Blue-chip defensive back Dylan Purter had been verbally committed to LSU since March. On Thursday, however, he signed with Florida.

Out of Tuskegee (Alabama) Booker T. Washington High School, Purter is listed as measuring over 6-feet and 165 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Purter is rated 4-stars, the No. 10 player in the state of Alabama, No. 20 safety and No. 207 prospect overall in the Class of 2026.

During his recruitment, Purter collected scholarship offers from 23 programs. In addition to LSU, the initial offers included Florida, Arkansas, Auburn, Kentucky, Mizzou, South Carolina and Vanderbilt. Considering the coaching changes, it's notable that Jon Sumrall's Tulane staff had recruited Purter, but not Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss program.

Florida's 2026 class is currently ranked No. 15 nationally on the Composite. Purter is one of 17 signees in the class. The Gators also have a pair of verbal commitments that have not yet signed.

UF fans can get a preview of what Purter brings to The Swamp by checking out his highlights in the clip below, via Hudl:

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