Shawn Davis is excited and eager to be part of the Florida Gators tradition, "DBU baby!"

"It's the right decision," said the Davis when he announced his commitment on Scout. "My parents like the decision and it was my favorite school growing up."

Florida's reputation of putting defensive backs into the NFL is certainly a big draw for the Miami Southridge playmaker, however, there were plenty of different factors that led to his decision.

"I get the benefit of going away to college and it's not too far and my parents can see me play often, plus the education is top notch," said three-star cornerback. "The support system and alumni is great. Gators take care of Gators."

Although the South Florida native made the decision to commit on Saturday, this was a long time coming.

"Growing up, it was always my childhood school, my dream school," he explained. "All the players in the NFL and with [defensive back] coach [Torrian] Gray's track record, I think he can develop me into a NFL player. Plus I'll have familiar faces that I can talk to with coach Herron There. He's from neighborhood, he's an alumni and he's always helping all student athletes at the school."

Davis visited a few times this spring and during each trip he has been able to create a strong bond with Florida defensive back coach, Torrian Gray.

"It's great," he said about his relationship with Gray. "He is telling me about the future and how they plan on using me. I've been to UF many times and every time I feel a connection to him."

Davis is tough, physical and has great instincts, and he could very well see the field early for the Gators, however, Davis knows he needs to put in the effort to see it happen.

"They [the Florida coaches] were up front and told me if I come and work and do everything I need to do on and off the field I could see playing time early."

He has also started to working on adding more pledges to the 2017 class as well.

"From Columbus I would like C.J. Henderson and from here [Southridge] I would like Rodney Scott."