Florida missed out on receiving a commitment Thursday from four-star defensive tackle prospect Antwuan Jackson, who opted to stay closer to home and accept a scholarship to attend Auburn.
Earlier in the week, the Ellenwood, Georgia, native had revealed the Gators to be among the four teams he could potentially sign with for next season.
But even then, Florida was considered a longshot after opting not to visit Jackson at his home following his official visit to Gainesville on Nov. 27.
The 6-foot-5, 285-pounder took more than 10 visits to Auburn and traveled to Ohio State over the past four months as the two universities quickly became the likeliest destinations for Rivals’ No.