Fresh off a successful April in which the Florida Gators added seven commits to its 2027 class, May is already shaping up to be another strong month .

Heading into the month with two prospects who are predicted to choose Florida with commitment dates in May, a third joined the list on Friday in Bogard (Ga.) Prince Avenue Christian School Andrew Beard. Beard, rated as 247 Sports' No. 8 running back recruit in the country received a prediction from 247 Sports' Tyler Harden on Friday to choose Florida.

Beard will announce his commitment between Florida, Clemson, Georgia and Tennessee on May 8.

— Rivals (@Rivals) May 1, 2026

While Beard holds a prediction to choose Florida , his recruitment comes with a twist. Before Harden placed his crystal ball, 247 Sports' Austin Hannon placed one in favor of Clemson, making it a 50-50 battle between the Gators and the Tigers.…