"Mike Norvell bullied by Billy Napier again": CFB fans troll FSU as four-star RB commits to Gators post Tallahassee visit

Billy Napier took over as the Florida Gators coach in 2022 but has had a modest stint. Last year, they finished with a Gasparilla Bowl victory over Tulane, hoping to be a contender in the playoffs.

Amid their preparations for the upcoming season, Napier's Gators bagged the commitment of four-star running back Carsyn Baker, an elite prospect of the recruiting class of 2026, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett.

Before his commitment, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound RB was heavily linked with the Florida State Seminoles. He also has had offers from Ohio State and South Carolina, but it looks like the Gatos seemed to be the best fit for Baker.

"BREAKING: Four-star RB Carsyn Baker has committed to Florida, he tells me for @on3recruits," Fawcett tweeted. "The 6'2 200 RB from Fairburn, GA chose the Gators over Florida State, South Carolina & Ohio State."

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Fans shared their reactions following the commitment of the four-star running back.

"Norvell bullied by Billy again," one commented.

"Horrendous decision young man," another said.

"Mike (Norvell) got stuffed again," this fan wrote.

"Not a take at South Carolina. It's nice seeing the smaller schools win one every now and then," another fan stated.

"Welcome to Gator Nation," this fan said.

"Florida State is a joke," one fan commented.

Carsyn Baker, following an official visit with the Gators in May, opened up about how Billy Napier and RB coach Jabbar Juluke focus on the running game and how he fits into their offensive scheme.

"That's great for me because you know the running back like is basically not long," Baker said. "Everything preserving and saving your body is a great thing. At my high school we have a dual also, so they do the same thing that we do in high school."

Carsyn Baker shares thoughts about Billy Napier's RB Coach

Following his official visit, the four-star running back was impressed with the Gators running back coach Jabbar Juluke. He had nothing but positive words for him and opened up about having a great time with him in Gainesville.

"Coach Juluke is a great person, a great coach," Baker said. "He's been great with developing backs and everything like that. I felt great on the weekends. Me and Coach Juluke had a great time during our one-on-one sessions, and I learned a lot from him."

Carsyn Baker is the eighth player to commit to Billy Napier's Gators as a part of the 2026 recruiting class.

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