One of the key additions to the Florida recruiting class of 2019 previously announced he will instead be heading to a JUCO program for the 2019 season. Diwun Black, a linebacker, is reportedly heading to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College after signing his letter of intent.
As reported last month, Black announced he would have to attend community college in the summer before being able to enroll at Florida. Academic issues were thought to be the concern. Fortunately for Black, Florida head coach Dan Mullen voiced his support for the Class of 2019 linebacker.
You know we got your back and you are a Gator. 🐊🐊🐊. Keep grinding.
— Dan Mullen (@CoachDanMullen) May 14, 2019
Mullen has been working to recruit Black since the Gators head coach was at Mississippi State. Perhaps this is just another speedbump on Black’s path to join Mullen in Gainesville. Plenty of players have had to enroll at a community college to get grades in shape before getting started at their FBS school. We’ll wait to see if that is the case for Black.