The NFL 53- man active rosters released on Sunday were kind to new and old Gators alike. A less than 2% chance of making the transition from the college level to the NFL stands in the way of that. Many former Florida players find themselves in the minority of that …
Read More »Rookie CJ Henderson talks about Jags training camp
Rookie and veteran players alike have had to adapt to a new kind of offseason on the fly. Jaguars rookie CJ Henderson spoke about the challenges this offseason has brought and how his time at Florida will help him. CJ Henderson on the offseason Jaguars first-round draft pick, and former …
Read More »Jacksonville Jaguars draft selections focus on strengthen defense
The Jacksonville Jaguars continued to reinforce their defense and add some new weapons for quarterback Gardner Minshew in the 2020 NFL Draft. Friday Night Lights Round 2, Pick No. 42: WR Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado In his final season at Colorado, Shenault led the Buffs with 764 receiving yards and 11 …
Read More »NFL Draft: Sunshine State Recap
The Sunshine State shined bright on the NFL’s biggest stage Thursday night. The Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a total of six selections and two trades in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Miami Dolphins The Dolphins entered the draft with an embarrassment of …
Read More »NFL Draft: Notes from the First Round
For the first time in history last night, the 2020 NFL Draft was held remotely. Records Last night, the SEC saw a historic amount of its players drafted. A record 15 SEC players were selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. That wasn’t the only strange thing …
Read More »Jaguars select CJ Henderson, K’Lavon Chaisson in first round of NFL Draft
The Jacksonville Jaguars put the emphasis on defense in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the selection of Florida defensive back CJ Henderson and LSU defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson. The Jaguars selected Henderson, a former Florida Gator cornerback, with ninth overall pick in the draft. The Jaguars …
Read More »NFL Draft: Kiper Locks in his Mock
This year’s NFL Draft, which gets underway on Thursday night, won’t be the same as years prior. There won’t be a stage to walk across and the coveted green room will be virtual — as will the rest of the draft. In wake of the Covid-19 pandemic that continues to …
Read More »Jaguars rebuild start Thursday at the Draft
Wow, a lot has changed for the Jacksonville Jaguars in a short span of time. Just three years after a run to the AFC championship, the Jaguars are looking to start their rebuild on the right foot by capitalizing on the draft on Thursday. A flurry of trades in the …
Read More »2020 NFL Two-Round Mock Draft
Even though it has been nearly a month since all sports have been canceled or postponed, the NFL draft has given writers and fans plenty to talk about. After a year where rookies like A.J. Brown and Nick Bosa helped their team get to the playoffs, NFL teams will be …
Read More »NFL and former Gators prepare for virtual 2020 Draft
The 2020 National Football League Draft will look a little different come the first round on April 23. In order to comply with the regulations created in response to COVID-19, the league is holding the draft virtually. A New Kind of Draft On April 6, NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell announced …
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