New Smyrna Beach freshman defensive back Jaleel McRae received a big surprise Saturday when he was offered a scholarship from Florida Gators head football coach Jim McElwain during a visit to the school.
A few hours, McRae decided to commit to what he called his "dream school," pledging to play for the Gators.
For McRae, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound safety/cornerback in the 2019 class of prospects, it was his second offer. He was also offered by NC State this past summer, prior to his freshman season at New Smyrna Beach.
"It made me feel pretty good.