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With the idea of declaring for the NFL Draft a real possibility, Florida senior punter Johnny Townsend didn’t even know if he’d be back in the Orange and Blue come the 2017 season. “I technically could have left,” Townsend said. “It was a big decision on my part and my …

In conjunction with the release of the top-25 poll, the Associated Press today released their preseason All-American selections, with two Gators landing on the list. Making the Cut Both senior cornerback Duke Dawson and Kicker Eddy Piniero were named second-team selections. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/900026556403380224 Dawson comes into the 2017 season as a …

Finally, football season is nearly upon us and today, the Florida football team will hold its annual Media Day with a little added twist as well. Today is the first opportunity to hear from the Gator football team ahead of the new season. Head coach Jim McElwain, positional coaches and …

The recruiting momentum gained from Friday Night Lights shows no signs of slowing down for Jim McElwain and the Gator football program. Florida landed its ninth commit in the past week Monday night in the form of 2018 three-star wide receiver Tyquan Thornton . Thornton is the 14th ranked receiver …

An annual event since 2005, Friday Night Lights continues to be one of the most popular recruiting showcases in the country. This year, Florida head coach Jim McElwain and his staff hosted what is quite possibly their most star-studded version yet. Present in the Swamp for the event were hundreds …

It’s summer time in Gainesville, but the temperature isn’t the only thing heating up in The Swamp. The Gator football team has built up some momentum in recent weeks by landing commitments both from transfer targets and players in the 2018 and 2019 recruiting classes. Landing of Malik Zaire and …

With the 39th overall pick, the New York Jets selected former Florida Gator Marcus Maye, the second Gator to be drafted into the NFL. Maye’s Time as a Gator Marcus Maye has been overshadowed and underrated in recent years on Florida’s defense due to stars such as Vernon Hargreaves III and Jalen …

The Florida Gators have been a top notch defensive program for over a decade now. When Florida brought in Jim McElwain to be their head coach, they were hoping for improvement on the offensive side of the ball. Florida got what they wanted, but the in the end, it’ll always be a …

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 …

Pro Day  It’s an exciting time for college athletes as Pro Days are officially underway. Pro Days are very important as they showcase NFL draft-eligible players’ abilities and skills. Will these skills translate to success on the field? That decision is up to the scouts. Bryan Cox Jr., former defensive …