2012 LB Lorenzo Phillips makes call for Gators

Just two days after picking up their 11th commitment of the 2012 recruiting cycle, the Florida Gators made it an even dozen when they learned that four-star linebacker Lorenzo Phillips (Patterson, LA) will call Gainesville, FL home next year.

Ranked as the No. 15 linebacker in the nation and 146th overall player by Rivals, Phillips is a 6’1”, 200 lbs. outside linebacker who also holds offers from Alabama, LSU, Nebraska, Tennessee and Texas A&M, among others.

He is Florida’s highest-ranked linebacker commitment for 2012, with four-star Jeremi Powell (Largo, FL) the only other one currently pledged to the Gators.

Phillips is the second high school football player to commit to Florida this week, joining four-star cornerback Brian Poole (Bradenton, FL).

InsideTheGators.com first reported Phillips’s decision.

OGGOA will update this story shortly. Stay tuned.