While four-star defensive lineman Jamari Lyons held offers from more than 20 college programs, including SEC teams Georgia, Auburn and South Carolina, there wasn’t much doubt about where he wanted to go to school.
He grew up in Melbourne, Florida, a coastal city located just a few hours away from Gainesville, and his family often watched Florida Gators games on television. If he got the opportunity, he knew he would play for the Gators.
He got that coveted UF offer in the spring of his sophomore year. He slow-played things a little bit and took official visits to Indiana and South Carolina, but he eventually committed to the Gators in October 2021.