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A total of five Gators ended up going in the 2018 NFL Draft, while many others ended up signing on as undrafted free agents. Draft 1st-3rd rounds Taven Bryan represented the Gators in the first round, as he went to the Jaguars with the 29th overall pick. Bryan’s selection marks …

The bye-week for the Florida Gator football team couldn’t have come at a better time. Not just one, but many players are out of practice this week with injuries, according to head coach Jim McElwain. The most devastating of them all might be defensive-lineman Jordan Sherit, who has been ruled …

The Florida Gators matchup against Texas A&M is creating a lot of buzz. Maybe it’s because this is the first time since 1962 that the Gators host the Aggies, or maybe it’s the new Gator-inspired uniforms, or maybe it’s the real Gator walking around the football field with defensive back …

Going into Saturday’s game against Texas A&M, the Gators could be without some notable players, including safety Nick Washington and running back Mark Thompson. Head coach Jim McElwain also said Florida’s leading receiver Tyrie Cleveland is doubtful with a high-ankle sprain. Injuries Adding Up McElwain said Cleveland was adamant about …

After the Florida Gators 17-16 loss against the LSU Tigers last week, football head coach Jim McElwain and the players are very disappointed. Despite the loss, McElwain believes everyone played hard and with passion. McElwain believes when you play on the road you have to be good at third downs, …

The Florida Gator defense is already turning the page after their dramatic win over Tennessee this past weekend. All focus has turned from Rocky Top to another SEC East foe, Kentucky. “We came off a big win, but we’re focusing on staying locked in, not getting too high,” said Jeremiah …

Gator football Defensive Coordinator Randy Shannon is as simple as they come; his tactics on the defensive scheme are to find and play the best 11 guys the team has available, especially if they’re fast. “If guys can play fast without thinking a lot, then you’re going to be very …

It has been a long four years for Marcell Harris. The redshirt junior from Orlando has spent most of his time at Florida on special teams and learning different positions as a fill-in on defense. Harris was ready for a breakout season after registering only 29 career tackles. Now, his flexibility …

The Florida Gator football team traveled back to Tennessee Saturday looking for a win over the Vanderbilt Commodores in an SEC road game after losing in Knoxville last weekend. It was a slow first half but at the end of the fourth quarter an intercepted tipped pass by junior defensive back …

The wait is almost over for Gator fans with the 2016 football season set to begin Saturday.  The Florida football team opens its season Saturday at home against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen. Florida is coming into this season with a strong roster of defensive backs.  Marcus Maye will lead the …