Florida received a commitment Thursday from cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III from Wharton High School in Tampa, Fla.

I can officially say I am committed to THE University of Florida ! #GoGators CHOMP CHOMP

— Vernon Hargreaves (@VHargreaves24) July 26, 2012

Hargreaves made the decision on the eve of Florida’s highly-anticipated Friday Night Lights, which should feature several highly-touted prospects. Hargreaves won’t be able to attend because he’s scheduled to participate in the Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 tournament in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., according to ESPN.

Hargreaves, who is Florida’s fourth defensive back commitment for the class of 2013, is ranked the nation’s No. 1 cornerback and No. 4 prospect overall by ESPN RecruitingNation. Don’t be surprised if Hargreaves is able to help the Gators early in his career, according to ESPN writer Billy Tucker.

“It is very difficult to find projected college corners who actually play the position full-time in high school and possess a vast understanding of both zone and man concepts with the talent to execute them at a premier level,” Tucker wrote. “Hargreaves III is that kind of prospect.”

Hargreaves is Florida’s 18th commitment for the 2013 class.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas tight end D.J. Williams has been named a finalist for the Mackey Award.

Williams, a senior, is one of three finalists for the trophy, which is given to the nation’s best tight end. Williams has 46 receptions for 561 yards and three touchdowns this season.

The Little Rock native finished a semifinalist for the award in 2008. He is the NCAA’s active career leader for receptions (144) and yards (1,789) by a tight end. He has nine career touchdown receptions and is tied for second on the school’s career receptions list.

Earlier this month Williams was named the recipient of the Disney Spirit Award.

The winner of this year’s award will be presented live at the Home Depot College Football Awards Red Carpet show on Dec. 9 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. It will be televised by ESPNU.

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