RECRUITING: 2025 Florida Corner Gavin Jenkins Commits to Toledo

Union County Fightin' Tigers Gavin Jenkins (3) breaks up a pass intended for Hawthorne Hornets wide receiver Alvon Isaac (2) as the Hawthorne Hornets takes on the Union County Fightin    Tigers at Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, FL on Friday, October 13, 2023. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Union County Fightin' Tigers Gavin Jenkins (3) breaks up a pass intended for Hawthorne Hornets wide receiver Alvon Isaac (2) as the Hawthorne Hornets takes on the Union County Fightin Tigers at Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, FL on Friday, October 13, 2023. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] / Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA
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The Toledo Rockets added another talented defensive back to their future plans over the weekend amidst a flurry of recruiting news in the Group of Five.

Gavin Jenkins of Florida's Union County High School has announced his commitment to the Rockets, per 247Sports. The 6'2" 168-pound prospect has a three-star rating from the site. He had reportedly taken an official visit to Toledo over the weekend.

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Also per 247Sports, Jenkins is the #81 recruit in the state of Florida. His power conference offers included West Virginia, Michigan State, UCF, and Iowa State.

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Last week, Toledo hired former Ohio State assistant Perry Eliano as their new cornerbacks coach. Toledo also produced a first round pick at cornerback in 2024, with Quinyon Mitchell being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Rockets begin their 2024 season against Duquesne on August 29th at 7:30 PM on ESPN+.


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Joe Londergan
JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.