Exciting news for UCF fans! Jamarrion Gordon has changed his verbal commitment from Alabama to UCF.
Gordon, a 2026 four-star defensive back from Jackson High School in Alabama, made the switch just before UCF’s major summer recruiting event, generating significant buzz. This decision leaves Alabama with only one commit for the 2026 class, while UCF celebrates a significant win.
At 6 feet tall and weighing 174 pounds, Gordon played a crucial role in Jackson’s impressive 11-1 season and their second-round appearance in Alabama’s Class 4A playoffs last fall. In his two varsity seasons, he has accumulated 72 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions, and 10 pass breakups.
According to 247Sports’ composite rankings, Gordon is the No. 217 overall recruit in the country for the 2026 cycle, while On3 Sports ranks him 205th overall and 21st among cornerbacks.
In a phone interview, Gordon expressed his faith in UCF’s coaching staff: “I believe in (cornerbacks coach Trovon) Reed and (head coach) Gus (Malzahn). I believe they will put me in the NFL. … Coach Reed did it before, and he already knows what I’m trying to do and what I’m going through.”
Initially committing to Alabama on May 18, Gordon visited UCF’s campus last month. After attending the annual Knight Splash event, he decided to flip his commitment to the Knights. He joins his high school teammate, wide receiver Keeyun Chapman, as the first members of UCF’s 2026 class. UCF is also targeting other talented athletes from Jackson, including quarterback Landon Duckworth, who recently decommitted from another school.
According to 247Sports, only 21 FBS programs currently have multiple 2026 commits. UCF is on the rise, with 19 commits for 2025, a class currently ranked 24th nationally.
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