Tim Brewster is quickly turning UF into a university known for producing elite tight ends. Kyle Pitts thrived last season in the Gators offense. Now, it’s next man up for this year’s team. Keon Zipperer and Jonathan Odom should get the most playing time this year at tight end. https://twitter.com/Odom_87/status/1406417193215090690 …
Read More »Kyle Pitts Returns to Gainesville to Hold Camp
Former Gators tight end Kyle Pitts is back in Gainesville. This time, he took to the gridiron at Citizens Field to hold a football camp for kids. Making His Return When asked, Pitts said it was good to be back in Gainesville. He joked about how he forgot how hot …
Read More »QB Matt Ryan reflects on future with Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons entered the 2021 NFL Draft with a plethora of holes to fill. After three consecutive losing seasons, the Falcons franchise has made massive efforts to reconstruct a tumultuous front office. Although fans are understandably raising questions, franchise quarterback Matt Ryan is giving some answers on his future …
Read More »FEATURE: How One Injury Set Kyle Trask Up For an NFL Career
The NFL draft is only two weeks away, and several Gators’ players are expecting to hear their names called. Among the players is quarterback Kyle Trask. His numbers speak for themselves, but if not for another player’s injury, would he be in this position? Franks goes down, Trask leads comeback …
Read More »Ahead of NFL draft, Jimbo Fisher weighs in
The NFL Draft is just around the corner. Ahead of the draft, current Texas A&M football head coach Jimbo Fisher weighed in on some of the athletes in the draft. Set to run from April 29 to May 1, the draft features many incredible athletes, some of who could become generational …
Read More »NFL Draft talk with Ben Linsey
As the 2021 NFL Draft rapidly approaches, media and fans alike speculate on what moves teams will make. Kyle Pitts One of the main talking points in this year’s draft is when Kyle Pitts gets taken. While the Florida tight end will surely go in the first round, some think …
Read More »Kyle Pitts Honored with Mackey Award and Brick Unveiling
Mackey Award Kyle Pitts is the second tight end in Gators history to win the Mackey Award. Head coach Dan Mullen, tight end coach Tim Brewster, and award chairman Jerry Mackey were in attendance for Pitts’ award ceremony on Thursday. The John Mackey Award is presented annually to a “‘true …
Read More »Mullen Speaks After Impressive Gator Pro Day
The eyes of the pro football world were on Gainesville yesterday as head coach Dan Mullen’s former Gators showcased their skills at their annual pro day. In a year without a true, in-person NFL Scouting Combine due to COVID-19, college pro days are taking the lead for physical evaluations of …
Read More »Kyle Pitts Wows at Florida Gators Pro Day
Kyle Pitts‘ stat line from last season is no joke: 43 catches, 770 yards and 12 touchdowns in only seven-and-a-half games. His yardage and touchdown totals led all FBS tight ends. So, it’s no surprise that he put on a show at the Florida Gators pro day on Wednesday. And …
Read More »Gators Host Pro Day
It is finally time for the Florida Gators’ Pro Day. Numerous Gator athletes, former and current, will participate in front of NFL general managers, coaches and scouts for a chance to increase their draft stock. The Gators will have 16 draft-eligible players from the 2o20 roster participating including Shawn Davis, …
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