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Florida added another member to its recruiting class of 2023, three-star IMG Academy quarterback Parker Leise, who will join the team as a preferred walk-on.
Leise announced his commitment to the university on Christmas Eve via social media. The news comes just days after the early signing period closed during which Florida head coach Billy Napier indicated that the team would be seeking a fifth quarterback for the roster.
The Gators expect four scholarship quarterbacks to be on the roster next season: Jack Miller III, Wisconsin transfer Graham Mertz, redshirt freshman Max Brown and true freshman Jaden Rashada. Leise is a pro-style quarterback who likes to stay in the pocket, which is different from most of the quarterbacks Napier likes to bring in.
THE SWAMP!! I am grateful for EVERYONE who has been part of my QB journey. THANK YOU!!! @GatorsFB @IMGAFootball @coach_bnapier @CoachRyanO @LamarSorey @CoachKyleBrey @CoachChris_D @ghegamin #GoGators #GatorNation #D23AMTEAM #UFuture pic.twitter.com/XfOdaq2BVz
— Parker Leise 3
(@LeiseParker) December 24, 2022
Leise held offers from Butler, Kansas, Miami (Ohio) and Toledo among others but chose to take the PWO path and stay in Florida. IMG Academy, of course, is in Bradenton, but Leise hails from Prairie Village, Kansas, so beating out the Jayhawks is significant.
Although Leise had an up-and-down year at IMG, he has the physical tools to be successful at the collegiate level. Standing at 6-foot-2-inches and 215 pounds, he has the size most coaches want at the signal caller position. He’ll spend time with the scout team in hopes of developing his game for the future.
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By: David Rosenberg
Title: Gators add IMG Academy QB as preferred walk-on
Sourced From: gatorswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/25/florida-football-recruiting-parker-leise-preferred-walk-on-img-academy/
Published Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2022 18:38:06 +0000
