You Never Forget Where It All Started Just down the road from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville native Trent Whittemore made a name for himself. The local legend recorded the first touchdown catch of his college football career last Saturday just down the street from his house. The 6’4″ 208-pound …
Read More »Gators Making the Team- NFL Edition
The NFL 53- man active rosters released on Sunday were kind to new and old Gators alike. A less than 2% chance of making the transition from the college level to the NFL stands in the way of that. Many former Florida players find themselves in the minority of that …
Read More »NFL Draft: Gayle breaks down where Gators may land
You hate to see them go, but you love to watch them get drafted. Despite a hiatus for the broad spectrum of sports due to COVID-19, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the draft must go on. This year, that includes a handful of former Gators looking to make the step …
Read More »NFL and former Gators prepare for virtual 2020 Draft
The 2020 National Football League Draft will look a little different come the first round on April 23. In order to comply with the regulations created in response to COVID-19, the league is holding the draft virtually. A New Kind of Draft On April 6, NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell announced …
Read More »Despite no Pro Day or Combine, Josh Hammond is ready for the NFL Draft
Sometimes, things do not go as planned. Former Florida Gators wide receiver Josh Hammond, along with his fellow seniors Freddie Swain, Van Jefferson and Tyrie Cleveland left the program after the 2019 season with one thing in mind: The NFL. Moving on One of the crucial steps for scouts to …
Read More »Former Gators look to shine in Indianapolis
Eight former Gators will be making the trip up to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this week to participate in the NFL combine. Running back Lamichael Perine, wide receivers Tyrie Cleveland, Van Jefferson and Freddie Swain received invites from the offensive side of the ball. On the defensive side, the …
Read More »Eight Gators Invited to NFL Combine
The NFL Combine released their list of invitees, and the event will once again be filled with orange and blue. The names of the 337 players invited to the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine has been released.https://t.co/VTgs4HSBvB pic.twitter.com/avKeFwm99x — NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) February 7, 2020 Gators and the Combine: By the …
Read More »Former Five-Star Transfer Headlines Busy Weekend For Gators Football
Even though the Florida football team is in the midst of the offseason, the players don’t stop making headlines. Gators in the Senior Bowl Five Gators took part in the 2020 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on Saturday. The competition is one of the best chances for outgoing seniors to …
Read More »Five Gators in Senior Bowl Saturday
Five Florida Gators made the trip to Mobile, Alabama for the 2020 Senior Bowl. Running back Lamical Perine, wide receivers Van Jefferson and Tyrie Cleveland, and defensive ends Jonathan Greenard and Jabari Zuniga will showcase their skills one last time at Ladd-Peebles Stadium before April’s selection ceremony. This weekend, these …
Read More »Feleipe Franks Announces He’s Leaving Florida
Florida Gators quarterback Feleipe Franks is leaving Gainesville. The former starting quarterback announced on Instagram he is leaving the Florida football program. Franks was sidelined for most of the season with an ankle injury that he suffered in the Gators’ win over Kentucky back in September. With his departure from …
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