With the 2025 NFL Draft set to begin on Thursday at 8 p.m., now is the perfect time to look back at the history of Florida Gators who have heard their names called. The Gators have seen a player drafted in every NFL draft since 1952, and expect that streak …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Yes, Florida Men’s Basketball Did Win National Championship
The Back Nine comes at you after another perfect weekend in Gainesville. Remember this when it’s July and you can cook bacon on the roof of your car. 10. In the last few days I have had multiple people say this to me, “I wake up every morning and wonder …
Read More »Defense Shines in Gators Spring Game
Last Saturday, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was alive as a historic crowd of 56,563 fans watched the annual spring Orange & Blue Game. As the Gators look to replace veteran linemen Cam Jackson and Desmond Watson, the scrimmage saw impressive plays on both teams’ defense. frames at the half. pic.twitter.com/0OaLKWtotx …
Read More »Florida Football’s Warner Impresses In Spring Game
Aidan Warner put on an impressive showing for the Blue Team in the Florida Gators annual Spring Game. The walk-on transfer from Yale has seen first-team reps in practice this spring as returning starter DJ Lagway has been nursing a shoulder injury, and the extra reps showed. Warner completed 10-23 …
Read More »Orange & Blue Game And National Title Celebration On Saturday
Fresh off March Madness, the Gators men’s basketball team is the talk of the country. Walter Clayton Jr. and the Florida squad defeated the Houston Cougars in the NCAA National Championship Game on Monday in San Antonio. But what’s next in Gainesville? UF welcomed the new champs home Tuesday with …
Read More »Lagway Leading Way In Gators Football QB Depth
After a strong end to the 2024 season, the Florida Gators were not too worried about finding a starting QB. Sophomore DJ Lagway proved time and time again that he is the best man for the job. During the offseason, Gators coach Billy Napier has been active in finding the …
Read More »Mertz Shows Up At Florida Football’s Pro Day
After suffering a torn ACL in October of last year, Florida quarterback Graham Mertz was back on Thursday during Florida’s Pro Day. Mertz was one of 18 Gators who displayed their skillset for NFL scouts. Mertz, 24, did not participate in the athletic drills due to his injury, but was …
Read More »Florida Football: Castell Stepping Up As Defensive Leader
Jordan Castell is taking his third season with the Florida football team as an opportunity to work on his communication and become a better player. Castell, ranked the No. 10 safety in the class of 2023, was the leader in defensive snaps (775) for the Gators in 2024, but his main …
Read More »Florida Football’s Lagway Limited In First Spring Practice
After finishing 8-5 last season, Florida Gators football opened spring practice on Thursday afternoon, with quarterback sensation DJ Lagway limited due to a shoulder and lower body issues. https://twitter.com/OuttaPocketRG3/status/1897806905990336539 Lagway, 19, was pretty active during drills except for notable aspect, throwing passes. As the other Florida quarterbacks took snaps and …
Read More »Florida Football Kicks Off Spring Practice Thursday
The Florida Gators kick off spring football camp Thursday in Year 4 of coach Billy Napier’s tenure. Practice Schedule The Gators are set to practice (15 days in all) Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with an additional practice on the Friday before the second scrimmage. The spring game April 12 marks …
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