Story on Brad Culpepper's kid:
https://www.seccountry.com/florida/florida-gators-recruiting-judge-culpepper-sevyn-banks
Like father, like son?
Almost three decades ago, defensive lineman Brad Culpepper decided to play for Florida. Now his son, 2018 recruit Judge Culpepper, has a chance to make the same choice.
The 3-star tight end from Tampa, Fla., visited Florida last Saturday with his father, who was a consensus first team All-American in 1991 and had a nine-year NFL career.
“It was great getting up there and great seeing the coaches again,” Culpepper said. “I have a great relationship with most of the coaches there. I got to sit down and meet with the them. We toured the facilities again, which I have seen, and then we went to the basketball game.”
Great visit at UF's Junior day thanks
@RLS2294 @CoachRumph @CoachGregNord pic.twitter.com/fUMtHUP1Kx
— Judge Culpepper (@JudgeCulpepper)
February 11, 2017
The 6-foot-4, 236-pound prospect is rated as a tight end, but also plays defensive end at Plant High School. Jim McElwain and his assistants are recruiting him for both positions.
“They’re still fighting over what side of the ball I play on between defensive end and tight end,” Culpepper said. “It doesn’t matter to me what side of the ball I play on. Whatever way will help me and help the team, and gets me on the field quickest.”
In addition to his father, Culpepper’s grandfather (Bruce) and great uncle (Blair) also played for the Gators. But his family ties aren’t the only reason he has interest in Florida.
“It’s a multitude of things really,” Culpepper said. “I love the staff a lot and think the facilities are top notch at Florida. They’re a program on the rise, so I’m a big fan.
“I think Coach Mac has revitalized the program a lot from what it was under previous years. I think he will continue to do a great job.”
Culpepper will be an early enrollee, so he hopes to commit before his senior season. He’ll make a return trip to UF next month and plans to visit Alabama, LSU, Nebraska, North Carolina, Penn State and Syracuse in the spring and summer.
“I haven’t really developed a sophisticated list of top schools,” Culpepper said. “I know in my head who I’m looking at right now and I’m not 100-percent sure when I will make a decision. A lot of these schools are up there, and Florida is definitely up there.”