Grill in the Ville to include this 2024 OT commit out of Germany
Florida football’s first edition of its midsummer Grill in the Ville event is finally here as the program hosts a plethora of prep prospects from a range of recruiting classes into the Swamp in an effort to build a closer relationship with Billy Napier and the Gators’ staff.
While the blue-chip recruits have dominated the headlines, there will also be a handful of three-stars on hand as well, such as offensive tackle commit Noel Portnjagin out of Schwäbisch Hall (Germany) in the 2024 class.
The 6-foot-5-inch, 315-pound lineman received an offer from Napier and Co. back on June 5 following a visit to a training camp held in Gainesville. Portnjagin then verbally committed to the Orange and Blue on June 14.
The Auburn Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks and Liberty Flames all offered scholarships as well, but the Gators prevailed in bringing the Deutschlander to north Florida.
The high school senior scheduled an official visit with Florida — the only OV he has set — for the weekend of Dec. 8, wrapping up just 10 days ahead of the early signing period.
Portnjagin is ranked No. 966 overall and No. 69 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite while the On3 industry ranking has him at Nos. 1,014 and 70, respectively.
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