# Ja'Bios Smith Becomes Florida's First 2027 Linebacker Commit — How the Gators Closed

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Podcast: [Gators Breakdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gators-breakdown-53552)
Published: 2026-05-29T22:27:00+00:00
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## Resource

Florida finally breaks the seal at linebacker, landing 4-star Ja'Bios Smith as the first LB commit of the class and No. 17 overall. We break down how Jon Sumrall and Greg Gasparato out-recruited Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas A&M for the Swainsboro standout. Then we get into his downhill, MIKE-style film, and why this first domino could shape the rest of Florida's linebacker board. Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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