Jim McElwain is planning on taking back the Florida Gators recruiting territory, including the panhandle, and in 2017 he has a top target there.
That top target is Alabama offensive line commit Alex Leatherwood (6-5, 298, Pensacola, FL Washington), who says he’s solid to the Crimson Tide but still hearing from others.
“I’m still a steady commitment to Alabama,” Leatherwood said. “Florida is really pushing for me hard and Florida State and Ole Miss are too. Those are the schools pushing hard.”
McElwain is one of the recruiters on Leatherwood and he’s selling the offensive lineman on staying instate.