{"id":4980,"date":"2026-06-22T16:05:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T16:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=4980"},"modified":"2026-06-22T16:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T16:05:39","slug":"ucf-adds-three-more-commitments-to-2027-recruiting-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=4980","title":{"rendered":"UCF adds three more commitments to 2027 recruiting class"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p>UCF football\u2019s 2027 recruiting class continues to grow after another busy weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=4978\">Commentary: Free the hostages! Especially that woman in Omaha | Pat Beall<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Knights received verbal commitments from a trio of high school recruits, including a pair of three-star prospects in linebacker Debonaire Johnson and defensive back Tyler Walker Jr., along with James Reynolds, the No. 3-ranked punter in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The 5-foot-11, 230-pound Johnson, who also excelled at track, recently transferred from McArthur High School in Broward County to Miami Carol City. He appeared in nine games on the varsity squad as a junior for the Mustangs, recording 62 tackles, including 12 for a loss with four sacks, two blocked punts and a blocked field goal.<\/p>\n<p>He had more than two dozen offers from schools such as West Virginia, Auburn, California, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Ole Miss and Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n<p>According to 247Sports\u2019 composite rankings, Johnson is the No. 149-ranked linebacker in the 2027 class and the No. 169-ranked player in the state of Florida. He becomes the second linebacker to commit to the Knights, joining Ian McDuffie.<\/p>\n<p>Walker, a 5-10, 175-pound cornerback from Rickards High School, totaled 47 tackles, including four for loss with two sacks, 10 passes defended, an interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in two seasons with the Raiders.<\/p>\n<p>Among the schools that extended offers to the Tallahassee native were Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, Colorado and Georgia Tech.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=4976\">Letters: Property-tax cut for rich | Foreign aid protects U.S. health | Trump\u2019s brazen corruption<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Walker is the No. 169-ranked cornerback in the class and the No. 185-ranked player in the state, according to 247Sports\u2019 composite rankings, and is the third defensive back to commit, along with Kash Kolbow and Jonathan Barnes.<\/p>\n<p> <!--Ad-Slot: outstream_video--><\/p>\n<p>Reynolds\u2019 commitment is a coup for special teams coordinator Pete Alamar.<\/p>\n<p>The 6-4, 235-pound Venice native is the third-best punter in the 2027 class, according to Kohl\u2019s Professional Camp. He averaged 41.2 yards per punt with a season-best 62-yarder during his junior season. Reynolds also excelled on kickoffs, averaging 56.2 yards on 62 kickoffs.<\/p>\n<p>UCF\u2019s 2027 class currently has 12 commitments and ranks 62nd, according to 247Sports\u2019 composite rankings and 12th overall in the Big 12.<\/p>\n<p>All verbal commitments are non-binding but can become official during the early signing period in December.<\/p>\n<p> <!--Ad-Slot: cube_article--><\/p>\n<p><em>Please find me on X, Bluesky or Instagram @osmattmurschel. Email: mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com. 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