Jake Kreul is a highly regarded football prospect from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He specializes as an edge rusher and is part of the 2026 recruiting class. He stands 6 feet 3 inches and weighs 220 pounds.
According to On3 rankings, Kreul holds an Industry Ranking score of 94.16, positioning him as the No. 50 overall prospect and the No. 6 edge defender nationally. His performance at IMG Academy has attracted attention from top college programs, with Kreul recently narrowing his choices to 12 schools, including Florida, Florida State, Ohio State, and Texas A&M.
Jake Kreul Visits The Florida Gators
Recently, Kreul shared a vlog of his visit to the University of Florida, where he gave fans an inside look at the program. In the video, he showed off the Gators’ impressive weight room, locker room, and indoor facility. He also sat in on team meetings, getting a feel for the culture and how the team operates.
Gators “keep exceeding expectations” on each visit with Top100 Edge Jake Kreul https://t.co/YBIrN6i6nL
— Blake Alderman (@Blake_Alderman) March 10, 2025
Kreul seemed thrilled with the visit, smiling throughout the video and clearly enjoying the experience. Head coach Billy Napier has made it known that he strongly believes in Kreul’s talent and sees him as a key piece for the Gators’ future. Napier has expressed that he wants Kreul to wear the orange and blue and be part of the program’s success in the coming years.
Kreul highlighted several impressive moments from his visit. “I saw this awesome Jordan wall and more at the facility,” he said, clearly impressed with the setup. Kreul also shared details about his conversation with head coach Billy Napier. “I met with him for about 30 minutes, and we talked about how he sees me developing with Florida football.” Kreul seemed excited about the opportunity, and Napier’s confidence in his potential could play a big role in his decision.
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Kreul’s visit to Florida left a strong impression, and it’s clear that Billy Napier and his staff see him as a key piece for the future. If Kreul chooses the Gators, Florida could be adding another elite edge rusher to their defense. His size, skill, and potential could make him a game-changer for the program in the coming years.
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