On Friday we here at Hail Florida Hail noted how Florida was making moves on their hunt toward securing a “commitment with eye-catching size.” Just hours later, three-star DL Cain Van Norden from Bishop McNamara High School in District Heights, MD officially gave his commitment to the Gators.
Nicknamed “Big Sandwich,” Van Norden stands at 6’7”, 265lbs. He is known for his big, athletic frame and high upside on the field. His film backs that nickname up. With his size and strength, he’s a weapon on the front line, not letting players past him, stopping everyone who tries to come his way.
Florida lands DL Cain Van Norden
His stats from 2025-2026 are limited, however it’s noted he did record six tackles (four solo) in his junior year campaign. And that’s with being new to football as well. Prior to playing football, his primary sport was basketball.
According to Swamp247, Van Norden chose the Gators for their commitment to development and excellence…