Florida Gators Signee Shines In Under Armour All-America Game

An incoming freshman wide receiver stood out above the other future Gators in the game

The incoming freshman wide receiver had himself a big day among his peers / GREG LOVETT/THE PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK

While competing against some of the best high school players in the country, Florida Gators signee Naeshaun Montgomery gave fans a sneak peek at what could be coming when he gets to Gainesville.

In the second quarter of Thursday’s Under Armour All-America Game, Montgomery snuck past a man-coverage defender while running a corner route to haul in a goal-line touchdown.

WR Naeshaun Montgomery with the touchdown catch! pic.twitter.com/WuX7zSLnJ4

— Stadium and Gale: A Florida Gators Podcast (@StadiumAndGale) January 2, 2025

The touchdown catch wasn’t Montgomery’s only notable play of the night. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver made several impressive catches throughout the first half of the game, including a timely reception on 3rd and 10, and a two-point conversion.

WR Naeshaun Montgomery picks up the first down on 3rd and long, then catches the 2 point conversion! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Vwtgohx10x

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In the week leading up to the UA All-America game, Montgomery foreshadowed his performance by consistently dominating in practices.

The Gators signee immediately began to establish chemistry with Alabama signee Keelon Russell, catching a deep touchdown from his future SEC rival during the first day of practice,

Keelon Russell goes DEEP to Naeshaun Montgomery 🔥 @Pres1dential @NaeshaunM

That’s too easy #UANext pic.twitter.com/vQYL5sjbMl

— Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) December 31, 2024

According to 247Sports composite rankings, Montgomery was a four-star recruit (22nd best receiver in the country) out of Miami Central High School. Besides Florida, he also received offers from Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State among others.

In three high school seasons, Montgomery made 66 catches while finishing with 1,473 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns. 

Besides Montgomery, six future Gators (most out of any program) participated in the UA All-America Bowl. His future Gator teammate, Vernell Brown III, led all Team Icon players in receiving yards (3 catches, 58 yards), including a 19-yard catch thrown by 2026 Gator commit Will Griffin (Tampa Jesuit).

#Gators 2026 commit Will Griffin -> 2025 signee Vernell Brown III, 19 yards

Brown III with a Team Icon-high 58 yards on 3 catches. @WillGriffin__11 @VB3_9 pic.twitter.com/XOeAfQ9fLL

— Cam Parker (@camparker25) January 2, 2025

Two future Gators (Ben Hanks Jr, Hylton Stubbs) will be participating in the Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 11. The game will be broadcast live on NBC at 1 p.m. ET.