Desmond Ricks, nation's No. 1 cornerback, visiting Florida Gators this weekend

The Florida Gators are hosting several key prospects this weekend.

But perhaps none bigger than a major class of 2024 prospect.

IMG Academy (Florida) cornerback Desmond Ricks, the nation's No. 2 overall prospect and No. 1 cornerback, is set to be in Gainesville for Saturday's matchup against LSU.

The 6-foot-1, 170-pound defensive back shared his plans on social media:

Ricks' interest follows a developing trend for the Gators of landing the nation's top defensive back talent.

Earlier this week, Florida secured the commitments of Under Armour All-American selection Dijon Johnson and versatile defensive back Bryce Thornton, who chose the Gators over Alabama.

Those two bolster Florida's class and give the group an argument as the nation's best defensive back recruiting class.

And the Gators may not be done.

Billy Napier's program is seen as a major player - perhaps the leader - for Lakeland High School (Florida) star Cormani McClain, the nation's No. 2 overall prospect and No. 1 cornerback in the 2023 recruiting cycle.

With Ricks also expressing major interest, it appears Florida is making a strong run at becoming "DBU" in the very near future. 

Here's what 247Sports had to say, in part, about Ricks as a prospect:

"A promising cornerback prospect with all the right traits. Got starter reps as a sophomore at the national powerhouse that is IMG Academy and held his own. Rather advanced from a technical standpoint as he understands how to mirror with his hips and gain depth while in reverse. Longer arms help him takeaway throwing lanes while quick-twitch muscle fibers allow him to jump routes and make plays at all different levels. Grew up running track and tested off the charts spring before his junior season clocking the fastest 40-yard dash and positing the second-highest vertical jump at IMG Academy’s annual Pro Day."