John Sumrall is cooking in Gainesville, Florida.
Two days after landing his signature win just four games into his tenure as the head football coach of the Gators, Sumrall added a major addition to his 2028 recruiting class when four-star offensive lineman Samuel Bailey announced his commitment on Monday, Sept. 28.
Florida won the commitment of the 6-foot-6 ½, 290-pound offensive tackle from Mae Jemison High School in Huntsville, Alabama, over in-state competition from Alabama and Auburn.
Bailey — who is ranked as the No. 51 overall prospect in the 2028 recruiting class by USA TODAY Sports Composite Rankings — was one of several major recruits the Gators hosted during their weekend beatdown of Ole Miss, 52-28.
Offensive line coach Phil Trautwein
— a former UF offensive lineman — was the primary recruiter for Bailey.
Samuel Bailey recruiting ranking
Bailey is ranked as a four-star recruit, the No. 6 offensive tackle and No. 51 overall player in the 2028 USA TODAY Sports Composite Rankings.
He was one of several big-time recruits in the 2027 and 2028 classes who were in attendance for Florida's matchup against Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 26. No. 1 overall prospect Brysen Wright was also in attendance.
Bailey, who attends Mae Jemison High School in Huntsville, also held offers from the Crimson Tide, Tigers, Michigan, Clemson, and other high-profile college programs.
Florida 2028 recruiting class
Bailey's commitment makes him the third recruit to join the 2028 recruiting class for Sumrall and the Gators. He joins a class that also features four-star wide receiver Armani Strong (Chaminade-Madonna, Hollywood, FL) and three-star safety Cyion Smith (Blountstown High, Blountstown, FL).
According to 247Sports Composite Rankings, the Gators class sits 11th in the 2028 recruiting cycle.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Florida lands commitment from 4-star OL Samuel Bailey over Alabama, Auburn
