Two picks, two Gators for the Detroit Lions. With the 53rd overall pick of the draft, the Lions used their second round slot to take cornerback Teez Tabor. Tabor is the the third Florida defensive back to be taken in the second round after Marcus Maye went to the Jets …
Read More »2017 NFL Draft Preview: Gators Look to Make Leap to NFL
The 2017 NFL Draft is here, and with it come the hopes of many Gator players of finally being able to play on Sundays in the NFL. Last year, Florida tied for with Alabama and Notre Dame for the fourth most selections last year (7) and had two taken in …
Read More »Feleipe Franks Has An Edge in Quarterback Competition
Redshirt freshman quarterback Feleipe Franks made a big impression at his second go as the quarterback in the annual Orange & Blue Spring Debut. Franks went 8-for-14 for 119 yards and a touchdown. Overall, his impressive performance was what coaches and teammates wanted to see but it was his first …
Read More »Views After the Orange And Blue Debut
Gator fans finally got a look of what is shaping up to be the Florida football team of 2017. Although the team played themselves in the spring game (*que DJ Khaled voice*) there are some takeaways from the performance on both sides of the ball. 1. Future in Franks? Based …
Read More »Spring Football Looks To Provide Clarity at Quarterback For Gators
On Friday April 7th at 7:30, the Gators will kick off their 2017 football season with their annual Orange and Blue game. Gator fans are excited to see the Gators back on the gridiron with all eyes on the quarterback positon. Gator sophomores Feleipe Franks and Kyle Trask are battling for the …
Read More »Spring Preview: Florida Wide Receivers
Before heading into the Orange and Blue Debut, Florida wide receivers coach Kerry Dixon II. thinks his core’s experience will shine. In recent years, the Gator wide receivers have not been as dependable as those of the past. However, strong spring camp performances and veteran standouts could be a glimpse …
Read More »Gator Football Making Progress On Both Sides of the Ball
Less than a week away from the Orange and Blue game on Friday night, the Gator football team is working out the kinks before they debut all they’ve worked on this spring in front of fans for the first time. The game will mark the end of spring camp for the …
Read More »Gator Alex Anzalone Prepares for the NFL Draft
Florida Gator Alex Anzalone is a talented linebacker whose desired size and athleticism will help him fit into any defensive position in the NFL. Defensive coordinators need linebackers who cover a lot of ground and can drop quickly downfield. Anzalone has shown that he is capable to keep up with …
Read More »Florida Pro Day Recap
28 different teams were in attendance on Tuesday afternoon to watch the University of Florida’s pro day. With combine invites difficult to obtain for many talented players around the country, pro days allow student-athletes to showcase their talent in a home atmosphere with NFL coaches from all around the country …
Read More »Florida QB Competition Continues
With the Orange and Blue game just over a week away, one question that continues to linger for many Gator fans is simply this…who will be named the starting quarterback? Kyle Trask and Feleipe Franks are two players that everyone has their eyes on during spring camp. Both are early …
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