The Florida Gators are one of the premier college football programs in the nation, especially when producing NFL Talent. The Gators have the sixth most NFL players on active rosters. Currently, there are 45 former Gators on NFL rosters and four of them will be playing this Sunday in their …
Read More »More Weekend Visitors For McElwain as National Signing Day Approaches
Official visits are in full swing as recruits travel to different campuses with National Signing Day in less than two weeks. After hosting numerous recruits last weekend, Gainesville will welcome another group of potential Gators this weekend. Recruits Florida has a big need at the linebacker position despite already having …
Read More »Gator Football Welcomes Five Mid-Year Enrollees
Gator football received a plethora of talent for 2017 spring football, among them five new mid-year football players. All are freshmen and are officially enrolled at the University of Florida.
Read More »Possible Additions to McElwain’s Recruiting Class Visiting this Weekend
With National Signing Day less than three weeks away, the Gators are hosting several talented prospects this weekend as Jim McElwain looks to close out strong on this year’s recruiting class. Recruits One of the biggest names coming to Gainesville for an official visit this weekend is 4-star wide receiver …
Read More »Spurrier Welcomed Into College Football Hall of Fame
University of Florida legend Steve Spurrier was reentered into the College Football Hall of Fame, Monday. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/818466587275653120 Head Ball Coach Spurrier had previously been entered into the CFB Hall of Fame in 1986 for his efforts as a player. He is now reentering for his accomplishment as a coach. Spurrier …
Read More »Florida Gator Caleb Brantley Declares for NFL Draft
Yet another Florida Gator football player has declared for the NFL draft. Defensive linebacker Caleb Brantley will forego his senior season to pursue his professional career. Brantley made this announcement today in a SEC Country article. https://twitter.com/RichYungg57/status/817416174371737600 Overcoming Adversity Having the opportunity to pursue a professional football career wasn’t always …
Read More »Surprised Gators Promote Randy Shannon To Defensive Coordinator? You Shouldn’t Be
Florida’s head coach, Jim McElwain, announced Friday morning that Randy Shannon would be making the move to defensive coordinator. The Miami-native coached the Gator linebackers for the past two seasons. Also during that time he was the associate head coach and co-defensive coordinator. He stepped in as the interim defensive coordinator …
Read More »Jalen “Teez” Tabor Projected to be a 1st Rounder
Jalen Tabor broke the news to the Gator Nation in a Players’ Tribune article that he’ll be pursuing a career in the NFL. In doing so, Tabor will not return to the University of Florida for his senior year. "I’ve been a part of something bigger than just a football …
Read More »Florida Gator Seniors Look Forward to Next Step
https://vimeo.com/197978143 As the Florida football team celebrated its 30 to 3 win over Iowa in the Outback Bowl, the 12 seniors on the team are starting to prepare for the next phase in their life without college football. Ashlyn Sullivan takes you to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, where these seniors …
Read More »Florida Steamrolls Iowa, Ends Season on High Note
With impressive performances on both sides of the ball, the Florida football team (9-4) handed Iowa (8-5) a 30-3 beatdown in The Outback Bowl on Monday in Tampa. The Gators ended their season on a high note, which was absolutely necessary for second-year head coach Jim McElwain as he heads into the …
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