After handing the Houston Texans (2-6) their first win of the season the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-7) were seeking revenge in TIAA Bank Field on Sunday afternoon. However, in rookie Jake Luton’s NFL debut, the Texans came up victorious 27-25. Jacksonville head coach Doug Marrone decided to go with the rookie …
Read More »Jaguars select CJ Henderson, K’Lavon Chaisson in first round of NFL Draft
The Jacksonville Jaguars put the emphasis on defense in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the selection of Florida defensive back CJ Henderson and LSU defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson. The Jaguars selected Henderson, a former Florida Gator cornerback, with ninth overall pick in the draft. The Jaguars …
Read More »NFL Draft: Taking A Look At Where Gators Landed
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 …
Read More »Defense the Focus for Florida Teams in NFL Draft 1st Round
The first round of the 2018 NFL Draft is in the books. While a lot of the attention was on the quarterbacks, the three teams from Florida each took defensive players with their first round pick. Dolphins Get Their DB With the 11th overall pick, Miami selected Alabama defensive back …
Read More »Taven Bryan Looking to go First Round
In the past 5 years, Florida has had a defensive player taken in the first round, the third-longest streak in the SEC. The streak is now left in the hands of defensive tackle Taven Bryan, who is projected to go late in the first round. Former Florida head coach Will …
Read More »Taven Bryan Prepares for Draft
First-round draft pick hopeful Taven Bryan has come a long way since his first game at the University of Florida. Bryan attended Pro Day Wednesday and got some special attention from the Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator. So far, things are looking good for Bryan. Who is Taven Bryan? Being compared …
Read More »Florida Football’s Annual Pro Day 2018
The Florida Gators football team hosted their annual Pro Day on Wednesday, March 28. There were 18 former players working out Wednesday morning to impress NFL scouts. Compared to previous years, there were not as many NFL scouts present at this year’s Pro Day though. The reason for this could …
Read More »NFL Combine: Six Gators Receive Invitations
The University of Florida will be well represented at the NFL Combine this year as six former Gators were chosen to participate in the event February 27-March 5 at Lucal Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Cornerback Duke Dawson, kicker Eddy Pineiro, defensive tackle Taven Bryan, wide receiver Antonio Callaway, safety …
Read More »Gators Finally Able to Celebrate a Win as All Three Phases Come Together
It’s been a month and a half since the Gators had last picked up a win. Following a 38-24 win at home over Vanderbilt on September 30, Florida proceeded to 0-5 over the following seven calendar weeks. That disappointing period, which included with the firing of its head coach, was …
Read More »Gator Football Tries To Keep Fighting As Season Winds Down
Forget bowl eligibility. Forget a spot in the college football playoff or a spot in Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game. For Florida interim head coach Randy Shannon and his Gators, its all about finishing the season out strong. “Guys are not thinking about the bowl,” Shannon said. “We cannot …
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