In a significant boost to the Florida Gators’ 2025 recruiting class, five-star wide receiver Dallas Wilson has officially committed to the program, flipping from his prior commitment to the Oregon Ducks. Hailing from Tampa Bay Tech High School in Florida, Wilson is ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver and the No. 19 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings .([CBSSports.com][1], [Florida Gators][2])
### A Decision Rooted in Family
Wilson’s decision to decommit from Oregon and join the Gators was deeply influenced by personal circumstances. After signing with Oregon in December 2024, Wilson experienced a family crisis when his grandmother, who had been his guardian following his mother’s passing, faced severe health issues. “Her health condition had just dropped tremendously… They said she was going to have to be on life support,” Wilson shared in an interview . Additionally, his siblings were facing housing instability, prompting Wilson to seek a college closer to home to support his family.([On3][3], [SI][4])
Around this time, Wilson also encountered disagreements with Oregon’s program, leading him to request a release from his financial aid agreement, which was granted in December 2024 . He then took an official visit to Gainesville and was impressed by the welcoming environment created by head coach Billy Napier and receivers coach Billy Gonzales. “Just being around them, seeing what they offered me and just seeing how they treated me as family before they even knew who I was, it was just great,” Wilson said .([CBSSports.com][1], [GatorCountry][5], [On3][3])
### Early Impact in Gainesville
Wilson enrolled early at the University of Florida in January 2025, allowing him to participate in spring practices. His performance quickly garnered attention, culminating in a standout showing during the Gators’ spring game, where he caught 10 passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns—setting a UF spring game record for receptions and tying the record for receiving yards .([AtoZ Sports][6], [SI][4])
Standing at 6-foot-4, Wilson’s combination of size, speed, and playmaking ability has positioned him as a potential immediate contributor to Florida’s offense. His high school career statistics—130 receptions for 2,424 yards and 30 touchdowns—underscore his capabilities as a dynamic receiver .([Florida Gators][2])
### Strengthening the Gators’ Receiving Corps
Wilson joins a talented group of receivers at Florida, including Eugene Wilson III, a former freshman All-American . The addition of Dallas Wilson enhances the depth and versatility of the Gators’ receiving unit, providing quarterback DJ Lagway with another formidable target.([Wikipedia][7], [Hail Florida Hail][8])
With Wilson’s commitment, Florida’s 2025 recruiting class solidifies its standing among the nation’s elite, reflecting the program’s ability to attract top-tier talent and its commitment to supporting student-athletes both on and off the field.