Cardinal Gibbons defensive end Khris Bogle signs with Florida Gators.
The Chiefs defensive lineman flipped from Alabama to the Florida Gators on National Signing Day after committing to the Crimson Tide at the All-American Bowl on Jan. 5,, giving Florida coach Dan Mullen a major recruiting victory in South Florida.
Bogle, a first-team All-County selection, announced the decision at a National Signing Day ceremony at Cardinal Gibbons on Wednesday morning.
The senior Chiefs star said he made his decision Wednesday morning after a restless, emotional night.
Bogle also broke out the Chucky doll, from the horror series Child's Play, when he announced his commitment. The Chucky doll has become a staple of Gators recruiting, as several players have brought it out when signing with Florida or to make fun of Florida. American Heritage defensive lineman Andrew Chatfield showed it off when he signed with Florida last year.
"We're bringing it back," Bogle said.
Bogle had originally narrowed his top four to Alabama, Florida, Miami and Tennessee. Alabama's defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi took a position with the Cleveland Browns, which helped sway Bogle.
After committing to Alabama, Bogle took visits to both Florida and Miami.
Bogle is rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports' composite ranking, which also rates him the No. 71 overall prospect in the 2019 class and No. 3 weak-side defensive end in the class. He is also the top player in the Sun Sentinel's Broward County prospect rankings.
Bogle played defensive end for Cardinal Gibbons, finishing his final season at Cardinal Gibbons with 54 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks despite missing six games due to injury. He said he will play outside linebacker under Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham.