5-Star QB Recruit Stuns College Football World With Shocking Decommitment From North Texas, Flips to Florida Gators
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the college football landscape, 5-star quarterback recruit Jordan Whitmore has officially decommitted from North Texas and announced his commitment to the Florida Gators. The stunning decision comes just months after Whitmore initially pledged to the Mean Green, a move that had already made headlines given his high-profile status as one of the top quarterbacks in the 2025 class.
Whitmore, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound gunslinger out of Houston, Texas, had been the centerpiece of North Texas’ 2025 recruiting class — a historic get for the program. His original commitment was seen as a major coup for the Mean Green, symbolizing the team’s rising profile under head coach Ross Hodge. However, rumors had begun circulating in recent weeks that several powerhouse programs, including Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State, had continued to recruit Whitmore aggressively.
Late Friday night, Whitmore made it official with a social media post, thanking North Texas for their belief in him but stating he felt a different path was calling. Just hours later, he committed to the University of Florida, immediately elevating the Gators’ already strong 2025 class into the national top five.
“I have nothing but love for the North Texas coaches, players, and fans,” Whitmore wrote in his post. “But after much prayer and discussion with my family, I have decided to flip my commitment to the University of Florida. Excited to be a Gator!”
Florida head coach Billy Napier and his staff deserve major credit for staying persistent in their pursuit of Whitmore. Reports indicate Florida had been heavily recruiting Whitmore even after his North Texas pledge, selling him on the opportunity to lead the Gators’ offense and potentially start early in his college career.
The reaction around the college football world was immediate and intense. North Texas fans were understandably crushed, while Florida fans celebrated the arrival of a potential program-changing talent. Analysts noted that while North Texas’ ability to initially land Whitmore was impressive, it was always going to be a tough task to hold onto a recruit of his caliber with national powers lurking.
With Whitmore now heading to Gainesville, the Gators have added a dynamic playmaker known for his strong arm, quick release, and impressive football IQ. His arrival instantly boosts Florida’s outlook in the hyper-competitive SEC.
As for North Texas, the search for a new quarterback centerpiece begins — but the Mean Green can at least take pride in the fact they made themselves part of the national conversation.
One thing is clear: in the ever-chaotic world of college football recruiting, no commitment is truly final until the ink is dry.