Florida's 2026 roster includes 52 newcomers and 61 returning players. Ahead of kickoff, this series will break down the newcomers, returners and coaching staff, with articles published every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the season:

• Newcomers: Special Teams
• Newcomers: Defensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Offensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Defensive Transfers
• Newcomers: Offensive Transfers
• Returners: Specialists
• Returners: Defensive Front Seven — Aug. 18
• Returners: Defensive Secondary — Aug. 20
• Returners: Offensive Line — Aug. 25
• Returners: Offensive Skill Positions — Aug. 27
• Coaching Staff — Sept. 1

Florida returns 21 players across the defensive line, JACK and inside linebacker positions. JACK is Florida's hybrid edge position, functioning as both a pass rusher and outside linebacker.

The group includes several of Florida's most productive defenders from 2025, led by linebacker Myles Graham, defensive lineman Kamran James and JACK Jayden Woods.

Here is a closer look at Florida's returning defensive front seven.

Defensive Line

LJ McCray — DL

6-6, 270 | Redshirt Sophomore | Third season at Florida

LJ McCray enters his third season at Florida after appearing in all 13 games as a freshman in 2024.

McCray recorded 13 tackles, one tackle for loss, half a sack and five quarterback hurries that season.

He appeared in one game in 2025, recording a quarterback hurry against USF before missing the remainder of the season with an injury.

Kamran James — DL

6-6, 280 | Senior | Fourth season at Florida

Kamran James emerged as one of Florida's most productive defensive linemen in 2025.

James recorded 44 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and a team-high 3.5 sacks while adding two pass breakups, three quarterback hurries and a forced fumble.

He recorded a career-high six tackles three times during the season.

Jalen Wiggins — DL

6-5, 272 | Redshirt Freshman | Second season at Florida

Jalen Wiggins appeared in three games as a freshman in 2025 before redshirting.

He made his collegiate debut against LIU and recorded his first career tackle against Tennessee.

Wiggins arrived at Florida as a consensus four-star prospect and played in the 2025 Under Armour All-American Game.

Brendan Bett — DL

6-4, 312 | Redshirt Junior | Second season at Florida | Baylor

Brendan Bett returns after becoming an immediate contributor following his transfer from Baylor.

Bett appeared in all 12 games in 2025 and made three starts. He finished the season with 39 tackles, four tackles for loss and three sacks while earning a 76.9 PFF run-defense grade.

His three sacks ranked third on the team.

Jeramiah McCloud — DL

6-3, 299 | Sophomore | Second season at Florida

Jeramiah McCloud played in 11 games during his freshman season.

McCloud recorded 13 tackles, half a tackle for loss, two pass breakups and a quarterback hurry.

He made his collegiate debut in Florida's season opener against LIU.

Sebastian Scott — DL

6-2, 369 | Redshirt Junior | Fourth season at Florida

Sebastian Scott enters his fourth season with the program.

Scott appeared in one game in 2025 after making his collegiate debut in Florida's 2024 Gasparilla Bowl victory over Tulane.

He has appeared in two career games and has not recorded a defensive statistic.

Jamari Lyons — DL

6-4, 311 | Redshirt Junior | Fifth season at Florida

Jamari Lyons returned to the field in 2025 after missing the entire 2024 season with a broken ankle.

Lyons appeared in all 12 games and made five starts, recording 18 tackles and one tackle for loss.

Across his Florida career, he has appeared in 27 games with six starts and recorded 40 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss.

Joseph Mbatchou — DL

6-5, 323 | Sophomore | Second season at Florida

Joseph Mbatchou appeared in nine games during his freshman season in 2025.

He finished the year with 11 tackles and one tackle for loss after making his collegiate debut against LIU.

JACK

Jayden Woods — JACK

6-3, 244 | Sophomore | Second season at Florida

Jayden Woods became an immediate contributor during his freshman season.

Woods appeared in all 12 games and made two starts, finishing with 28 tackles, five tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, an interception, a fumble recovery, a pass breakup and two quarterback hurries.

He co-led Florida in sacks, becoming the first Gators true freshman since 1992 to lead or share the team lead in that category.

Woods earned Freshman All-SEC honors and was named to Pro Football Focus' All-Freshman Team.

Kofi Asare — JACK

6-5, 244 | Redshirt Senior | Second season at Florida | UMass

Kofi Asare returns for his second season at Florida after transferring from UMass.

Asare appeared in all 12 games and recorded 19 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one sack in 2025.

He also contributed on special teams during his first season with the Gators.

Titus Bullard — JACK

6-4, 246 | Redshirt Sophomore | Third season at Florida

Titus Bullard enters his third season with the Gators.

Bullard appeared in one game in 2025 and recorded his first collegiate tackle against LIU.

He made his Florida debut in the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl against Tulane after joining the program as a walk-on.

Charles Emanuel III — JACK

6-3, 236 | Redshirt Sophomore | Third season at Florida

Charles Emanuel III enters his third season at Florida.

Emanuel joined the program as a walk-on in 2024 and redshirted that season. He did not appear in a game in either of his first two seasons.

He was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2025.

Erich Seager — JACK

6-3, 226 | Redshirt Junior | Second season at Florida

Erich Seager enters his second season with the Gators.

Seager joined Florida as a walk-on in the summer of 2025 and did not appear in a game during his first season with the program.

He redshirted and enters 2026 as a redshirt junior.

Inside Linebackers

Myles Graham — ILB

6-1, 225 | Junior | Third season at Florida

Myles Graham returns after leading Florida with 76 tackles in 2025, becoming the first Gators linebacker to lead the team in tackles since 2021.

Graham also recorded seven tackles for loss, two sacks, eight quarterback hurries and four pass breakups while starting all 12 games.

He earned Freshman All-SEC honors in 2024 and enters his third season as one of Florida's most experienced returning defenders.

Ty Jackson — ILB

6-2, 225 | Sophomore | Second season at Florida

Ty Jackson appeared in eight games as a freshman in 2025, primarily on special teams.

He did not record a defensive statistic.

Jackson arrived at Florida as a consensus four-star prospect and was rated the nation's No. 1 inside linebacker by ESPN.

Aaron Chiles — ILB

6-3, 238 | Junior | Third season at Florida

Aaron Chiles played in all 12 games in 2025 and made his first career start against Tennessee.

He finished the season with 52 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, half a sack, two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup.

Chiles enters his third season with the program.

Jaden Robinson — ILB

6-0, 227 | Senior | Fourth season at Florida

Jaden Robinson started at linebacker throughout the 2025 season, appearing in all 12 games.

Robinson recorded 50 tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, four quarterback hurries and three pass breakups. He also forced the first fumble of his college career.

He enters 2026 with three seasons of playing experience at Florida.

Evan Jackson — ILB

6-2, 215 | Redshirt Sophomore | Second season at Florida | Keiser

Evan Jackson joined Florida as a preferred walk-on in 2025 after transferring from Keiser.

He made his Florida debut on special teams against LIU but did not record a statistic during the season.

At Keiser in 2024, Jackson started 10 games at safety and recorded 81 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, six pass breakups and two forced fumbles while helping the Seahawks win the NAIA National Championship.

Myles Johnson — ILB

6-1, 239 | Sophomore | Second season at Florida

Myles Johnson appeared in all 12 games as a true freshman in 2025, primarily on special teams.

Johnson recorded four tackles in his defensive debut against LIU and earned an 89.9 PFF defensive grade in the game. He later added a special teams tackle against Ole Miss.

He came to Florida as a four-star prospect from T.R. Miller High School in Alabama.

Matthew Kade — ILB

6-0, 220 | Redshirt Sophomore | Third season at Florida

Matthew Kade enters his third season at Florida.

Kade joined the program as a walk-on in 2024 and redshirted. He did not appear in a game in either 2024 or 2025.

He was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2025.

Dylan Leighton — ILB

6-1, 233 | Redshirt Freshman | Second season at Florida

Dylan Leighton enters his second season with the Gators.

Leighton joined Florida as a walk-on in the fall of 2025 and did not appear in a game, preserving his redshirt.

He was named to the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll in 2026.

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Florida's 2026 roster includes 52 newcomers and 61 returning players. Ahead of kickoff, this series will break down the newcomers, returners and coaching staff, with articles published every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the season:

• Newcomers: Special Teams
• Newcomers: Defensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Offensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Defensive Transfers
• Newcomers: Offensive Transfers
• Returners: Specialists
• Returners: Defensive Front Seven — Aug. 18
• Returners: Defensive Secondary — Aug. 20
• Returners: Offensive Line — Aug. 25
• Returners: Offensive Skill Positions — Aug. 27
• Coaching Staff — Sept. 1

Here is a closer look at Florida's two returning specialists.

Kicker

Brandon Rabasco — K

6-4, 215 | Redshirt Sophomore | Hollywood, Fla. | Third season at Florida

Brandon Rabasco enters his third season at Florida after joining the program as a walk-on in 2024.

Rabasco redshirted without appearing in a game that season and again did not see game action in 2025.

At South Broward High School, Rabasco made all five of his field-goal attempts and all 24 extra points as a senior. He also recorded 30 touchbacks on 32 kickoffs as a junior.

His career-long field goal in high school was 56 yards.

Rabasco was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2025.

Punter

Nicholas Inglis — P

6-5, 235 | Redshirt Sophomore | Dallas, Texas | Third season at Florida

Nicholas Inglis also enters his third season with the Gators.

Inglis redshirted in 2024 and did not appear in a game in 2025.

Coming out of Episcopal School of Dallas, Inglis was rated a five-star punter and the No. 10 punter nationally by Kohl's Kicking. He also won the Kohl's Showcase Winter Camp and was invited to the 2024 Blue-Grey All-American Game.

Inglis was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2025.

Florida's 2026 roster includes 52 newcomers and 61 returning players. Ahead of kickoff, this series will break down the newcomers, returners and coaching staff, with articles published every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the season:

• Newcomers: Special Teams
• Newcomers: Defensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Offensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Defensive Transfers
• Newcomers: Offensive Transfers
• Returners: Specialists — Aug. 13
• Returners: Defensive Front Seven — Aug. 18
• Returners: Defensive Secondary — Aug. 20
• Returners: Offensive Line — Aug. 25
• Returners: Offensive Skill Positions — Aug. 27
• Coaching Staff — Sept. 1

Florida's offensive transfer group includes 16 players: one quarterback, two running backs, five wide receivers, four tight ends and four offensive linemen.

The group includes players with starting experience in the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC.

Here is a closer look at Florida's incoming offensive transfers.

Quarterback

Aaron Philo — QB

6-1, 208 | Redshirt Sophomore | Bogart, Ga. | Georgia Tech

Aaron Philo joins Florida after two seasons at Georgia Tech.

Philo appeared in eight games for the Yellow Jackets, completing 59 of 102 passes for 938 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. He also rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown.

His most extensive action came in 2025 against Gardner-Webb, when he completed 21 of 28 passes for 373 yards and a touchdown.

Philo reunites at Florida with offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, who coached him at Georgia Tech.

Running Backs

Evan Pryor — RB

5-10, 190 | Redshirt Senior | Cornelius, N.C. | Ohio State / Cincinnati

Evan Pryor joins Florida after beginning his career at Ohio State and spending two seasons at Cincinnati.

Pryor rushed for 522 yards and three touchdowns on 76 carries in 2025, averaging 6.9 yards per attempt. He also caught 10 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.

In 2024, Pryor rushed for 418 yards and six touchdowns while adding 181 receiving yards and another score.

Across his two seasons at Cincinnati, he totaled 940 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 132 carries.

London Montgomery — RB

5-10, 194 | Redshirt Junior | Scranton, Pa. | Penn State / East Carolina

London Montgomery joins Florida after two seasons at East Carolina.

Montgomery rushed 157 times for 737 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025 while playing in all 12 games and making eight starts.

He rushed for 359 yards and two touchdowns in 2024, giving him 1,096 yards and nine touchdowns across his two seasons at East Carolina.

Montgomery began his college career at Penn State, where he redshirted in 2023.

Wide Receivers

Eric Singleton Jr. — WR

5-10, 182 | Senior | Atlanta, Ga. | Georgia Tech / Auburn

Eric Singleton Jr. brings the most extensive receiving production of Florida's offensive transfers.

Across three seasons at Georgia Tech and Auburn, Singleton has caught 162 passes for 2,002 yards and 12 touchdowns.

He recorded 48 receptions for 714 yards and six touchdowns as a freshman at Georgia Tech in 2023, earning Freshman All-America honors. He followed with 56 catches for 754 yards and three touchdowns in 2024.

Singleton transferred to Auburn in 2025 and started all 12 games, leading the Tigers with 58 receptions for 534 yards and three touchdowns. He has recorded a reception in each of his first 36 college games.

Bailey Stockton — WR

5-10, 182 | Redshirt Junior | Bogart, Ga. | Georgia Tech

Bailey Stockton joins Florida after three seasons at Georgia Tech.

Stockton has 38 career receptions for 439 yards and two touchdowns. He set career highs in 2025 with 21 catches for 233 yards.

He also contributed as a punt returner and earned All-ACC Academic Team recognition in 2024 and 2025.

Stockton reunites with former Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner at Florida.

Micah Mays Jr. — WR

6-1, 195 | Redshirt Junior | West Palm Beach, Fla. | Wake Forest

Micah Mays Jr. joins Florida after three seasons at Wake Forest.

Mays has 34 career receptions for 520 yards and four touchdowns.

He caught 18 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns in 2025, averaging 16.8 yards per reception, after recording 16 catches for 218 yards and two touchdowns the previous season.

Jaylen Lloyd — WR

5-10, 190 | Redshirt Junior | Omaha, Neb. | Nebraska / Oklahoma State

Jaylen Lloyd joins Florida after playing at Nebraska and Oklahoma State.

Lloyd caught 19 passes for 492 yards and three touchdowns during two seasons at Nebraska, averaging 25.9 yards per reception.

His most productive season came in 2024, when he caught 13 passes for 255 yards while appearing in all 13 games and making three starts.

Lloyd transferred to Oklahoma State in 2025 and appeared in two games before redshirting.

Ace Ciongoli — WR

5-10, 172 | Redshirt Freshman | Needham, Mass. | Indiana

Ace Ciongoli joins Florida after one season at Indiana.

Ciongoli did not appear in a game during the 2025 season and redshirted.

He is the least experienced of Florida's five incoming transfer receivers.

Tight Ends

Luke Harpring — TE

6-3, 236 | Redshirt Sophomore | Atlanta, Ga. | Georgia Tech

Luke Harpring joins Florida after two seasons at Georgia Tech.

Harpring caught 13 passes for 158 yards in 2025 while appearing in all 13 games and making one start.

He had three receptions for 43 yards as a freshman in 2024 before redshirting, giving him 16 career catches for 201 yards.

Harpring also reunites with offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner at Florida.

Evan Chieca — TE

6-4, 257 | Redshirt Junior | Lindenhurst, N.Y. | New Haven

Evan Chieca joins Florida after three seasons at New Haven.

Chieca started all 10 games in 2025 and caught 31 passes for 255 yards and four touchdowns.

Across his two seasons on the field, he totaled 43 receptions for 334 yards and five touchdowns.

Chieca earned Second Team All-NEC honors in 2025 after being named to the NE10 All-Rookie Team the previous season.

Lacota Dippre — TE

6-3, 255 | Redshirt Junior | Scranton, Pa. | Charlotte / James Madison

Lacota Dippre joins Florida after playing at Charlotte and James Madison.

Dippre started 13 games for James Madison in 2025 and caught 17 passes for 192 yards and three touchdowns.

He also carried four times for 49 yards and a touchdown on fake punts and earned honorable mention All-Sun Belt recognition.

Dippre previously spent time on the defensive line at Charlotte before returning to tight end.

Jaylen Jordon — TE

6-6, 240 | Graduate | Hilliard, Fla. | Georgia Southwestern State / Flagler / Jacksonville

Jaylen Jordon joins Florida after a college basketball career rather than a previous college football program.

Jordon appeared in 22 games for Jacksonville during the 2025-26 basketball season, averaging 3.5 points and 2.7 rebounds.

His most productive season came at Flagler in 2024-25, when he averaged 13.0 points and 7.8 rebounds while starting 27 games.

Jordon worked out at tight end during Florida's Pro Day before joining the football program in May. He has not played college football.

Offensive Line

Harrison Moore — OL

6-4, 300 | Junior | Southlake, Texas | Georgia Tech

Harrison Moore joins Florida after two seasons at Georgia Tech.

Moore appeared in 11 games in 2025 and made eight starts at center, logging 682 snaps.

Georgia Tech allowed only nine sacks that season, the fewest in the ACC and third-fewest nationally. The offensive line was also named a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award.

As a freshman in 2024, Moore appeared in 10 games and saw action at left guard, center and tight end.

Eagan Boyer — OL

6-8, 300 | Redshirt Sophomore | Cornelius, N.C. | Penn State

Eagan Boyer joins Florida after two seasons at Penn State.

Boyer appeared in eight games in 2025 and made his first career start at left tackle in the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson.

He played 120 snaps during the season, including 78 in the bowl game.

Boyer appeared in four games as a freshman in 2024 before redshirting.

Emeka Ugorji — OL

6-4, 311 | Sophomore | Oak Cliff, Texas | Stanford

Emeka Ugorji joins Florida after starting eight games as a true freshman at Stanford.

Ugorji made one start at right tackle before moving to right guard for his final seven starts.

He logged 523 snaps at guard, the most by a true freshman in the ACC and 10th-most nationally.

Ugorji committed only two penalties despite playing more than half of Stanford's offensive snaps.

TJ Shanahan Jr. — OL

6-4, 311 | Redshirt Junior | Orlando, Fla. | Texas A&M / Penn State

TJ Shanahan Jr. joins Florida after stops at Texas A&M and Penn State.

Shanahan made five starts for Texas A&M in 2024 before transferring to Penn State.

He played in all 13 games for the Nittany Lions in 2025 and made five starts at guard, logging 147 snaps at left guard and 269 at right guard.

Shanahan did not allow a sack during the 2025 regular season.

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Florida's 2026 roster includes 52 newcomers and 61 returning players. Ahead of kickoff, this series will break down the newcomers, returners and coaching staff, with articles published every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the season:

• Newcomers: Special Teams
• Newcomers: Defensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Offensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Defensive Transfers
• Newcomers: Offensive Transfers — Aug. 11
• Returners: Specialists — Aug. 13
• Returners: Defensive Front Seven — Aug. 18
• Returners: Defensive Secondary — Aug. 20
• Returners: Offensive Line — Aug. 25
• Returners: Offensive Skill Positions — Aug. 27
• Coaching Staff — Sept. 1

Florida's 2026 defensive newcomer group includes 10 players from other college programs: three defensive linemen, one inside linebacker, two cornerbacks, two safeties and two STARs. The STAR is Florida's hybrid defensive back position, combining responsibilities traditionally associated with a nickel corner and safety.

Eight arrived from four-year college programs, while two came from the junior college ranks. The group includes players with Power Four starting experience, an FCS All-American, a first-team Conference USA selection and two JUCO defensive backs.

Several players also arrive with connections to Florida's new coaching staff. Cam Dooley played at Kentucky under defensive coordinator Brad White and safeties coach Chris Collins, while Elijah Owens had previously been recruited by Collins before the staff moved to Gainesville.

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Here is a closer look at Florida's defensive transfers and JUCO additions.

Inside Linebacker

TJ Bullard — ILB

6-1, 210 | Redshirt Senior | Tampa, Fla. | UCF

TJ Bullard joins Florida after four seasons at UCF.

Bullard's college role was concentrated primarily on special teams.

After redshirting in 2022, he appeared in eight games in both 2023 and 2024. He played in 10 games during the 2025 season and recorded two tackles.

His most significant 2025 production came on special teams, where Pro Football Focus gave him a 91.2 grade in the return game.

Bullard earned his bachelor's degree from UCF in December 2025 and was named to the National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society in 2026.

His family has extensive Florida ties. His father, Thaddeus Bullard, played defensive end for the Gators from 1997 through 2000 before becoming WWE wrestler Titus O'Neil. His younger brother, Titus Bullard, is also on Florida's current roster.

Cornerbacks

Jordy Lowery — CB

5-10, 180 | Redshirt Senior | Bartow, Fla. | Western Carolina / East Carolina

Jordy Lowery returns to his home state after playing at Western Carolina and East Carolina.

Lowery redshirted at Western Carolina in 2022 and played in all 11 games as a reserve in 2023, recording three tackles and a pass breakup.

He became a full-time starter in 2024 and started all 12 games. Lowery recorded 48 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, six interceptions and eight pass breakups.

His six interceptions ranked among the national leaders in the FCS. He returned those interceptions for 133 yards, including a 92-yard touchdown against Samford.

Lowery earned Associated Press Second Team FCS All-America honors, FCS Football Central Third Team All-America recognition and Phil Steele Second Team All-Southern Conference honors.

He transferred to East Carolina for 2025 and appeared in all 12 games with nine starts. Lowery recorded 27 tackles, four pass breakups, two tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery across 460 snaps.

Pro Football Focus gave him an 82.1 run-defense grade, seventh-best in the American Conference.

Javier Jones — CB

6-1, 185 | Three seasons of eligibility remaining | Phoenix, Ariz. | Independence Community College

Javier Jones became Florida's second junior college defensive back addition when he committed in May.

Jones played at Independence Community College in Kansas during the 2025 season.

He appeared in 10 games and recorded 12 tackles and five pass breakups.

Before junior college, Jones played at Mountain Pointe High School in Arizona. Reported MaxPreps statistics list him with 49 tackles and two interceptions across 20 high school games.

Jones also contributed on offense as a senior, catching five passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns.

He committed to Florida after a May visit and enrolled for the summer.

Safeties

Cam Dooley — S

6-2, 205 | Junior | Valley, Ala. | Kentucky

Cam Dooley joins Florida after two seasons at Kentucky.

Dooley appeared in all 12 games as a true freshman in 2024 and recorded four tackles and a tackle for loss.

He again played in all 12 games in 2025 and started the final three contests of the season.

Across 212 coverage snaps in 2025, Dooley allowed 80 receiving yards and no touchdowns. Opposing quarterbacks produced a 45.8 NFL passer rating when targeting him.

His first career start came against Tennessee Tech, when he recorded both his first interception and first forced fumble. He received a career-high 76 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus in that game.

Dooley played a season-high 74 snaps against Vanderbilt and recorded six tackles against Louisville.

He played both seasons at Kentucky under defensive coordinator Brad White and safeties coach Chris Collins before both coaches joined Florida's staff.

DJ Coleman — S

6-0, 209 | Senior | Mesquite, Texas | Baylor

DJ Coleman comes to Florida after three seasons at Baylor.

Coleman played in 11 games as a freshman in 2023 and recorded 15 tackles and two pass breakups.

His role increased in 2024, when he appeared in 12 games and made one start. He finished with 28 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and three pass breakups.

Coleman became a full-time starter in 2025, starting 11 of Baylor's 12 games and playing 593 defensive snaps.

He recorded 46 tackles, including 30 solo stops, 6.5 tackles for loss, four pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble.

Opposing quarterbacks produced a 46.5 NFL passer rating when targeting Coleman in 2025, the 16th-best mark in the Big 12.

Across three Baylor seasons, Coleman accumulated 89 tackles, two interceptions and nine pass breakups.

STAR

Kanye Clark — STAR

5-10, 179 | Redshirt Junior | Sacramento, Calif. | UCLA

Kanye Clark joins Florida after three seasons at UCLA.

Clark appeared in five games as a reserve cornerback and special teams contributor in 2023, recording three tackles.

He appeared in two games in 2024 before an injury ended his season. Clark earned a scholarship during spring practice that year after beginning his UCLA career as a walk-on.

His role expanded in 2025. Clark appeared in nine games at cornerback and made two starts at nickel, recording 22 tackles, one tackle for loss, two pass breakups and a forced fumble.

He recorded a team-high seven tackles and a pass breakup against USC and added five solo tackles, a tackle for loss and a forced fumble against Washington.

Clark finished his UCLA career with 26 tackles.

Elijah Owens — STAR

6-2, 208 | Sophomore | Mobile, Ala. | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

Elijah Owens was the lone junior college player included in Florida's original February newcomer announcement.

Owens spent the 2025 season at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and appeared in 11 games.

He recorded 65 tackles, including 45 solo stops, 1.5 tackles for loss, three pass breakups and one interception.

His 65 tackles ranked second on the team.

Owens recorded 11 tackles against Mississippi Delta Community College and a career-high 13 against Northwest Mississippi Community College, where he also recorded his first college interception.

He was also a two-way player at Citronelle High School in Alabama.

As a senior, Owens recorded 48 tackles, one tackle for loss, three interceptions and four pass breakups. On offense, he caught 24 passes for 536 yards and four touchdowns and rushed 29 times for 102 yards and six scores.

Owens had a previous recruiting relationship with safeties coach Chris Collins before Collins joined Florida's staff.

Defensive Line

Mason Clinton — DL

6-5, 290 | Redshirt Junior | Hattiesburg, Miss. | Louisiana / East Mississippi CC / Southern Miss

Mason Clinton joins Florida after stops at Louisiana, East Mississippi Community College and Southern Miss.

Clinton began his career at Louisiana in 2023, appearing in one game before redshirting.

He moved to East Mississippi CC for the 2024 season and played in seven games, recording 27 tackles and two sacks.

Clinton was rated the No. 29 junior college prospect nationally and No. 11 JUCO defensive lineman in the 2025 class by the On3 Industry Rankings.

He transferred to Southern Miss for 2025 and appeared in all 12 games.

Clinton recorded 16 tackles, including 10 solo stops, with 1.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback hurry and one pass breakup.

DK Kalu — DL

6-3, 308 | Redshirt Junior | Missouri City, Texas | Baylor

DK Kalu joins Florida after three seasons at Baylor.

Kalu redshirted in 2023 before appearing in three games and making one start in 2024. He recorded one tackle that season.

His role increased in 2025, when he appeared in eight games and made six starts on Baylor's defensive line.

Kalu recorded 10 tackles, including five solo stops, four quarterback hurries and half a tackle for loss across 281 defensive snaps.

He played a career-high 65 snaps against Arizona State, finishing with two tackles and two quarterback hurries.

His 68.4 tackling grade from Pro Football Focus ranked second among Baylor defensive linemen.

Kalu's father, N.D. Kalu, played 11 seasons in the NFL, including stops with Philadelphia, Washington and Houston.

Emmanuel Oyebadejo — DL

6-6, 303 | Redshirt Senior | Manchester, England | University of Exeter / Jacksonville State

Emmanuel Oyebadejo joins Florida after taking an unusual route to major college football.

Oyebadejo grew up in Manchester, England, and played basketball until he was 18 before beginning American football at the University of Exeter.

He later moved to Jacksonville State.

Oyebadejo missed the 2024 season after suffering an injury during preseason camp, then started all 14 games at defensive end in 2025.

He recorded 41 tackles, including 27 solo stops, 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He also added six quarterback hurries, five pass breakups and two forced fumbles.

His 4.5 sacks tied for the team lead.

Pro Football Focus gave Oyebadejo an 80.6 overall grade, ranking him 48th among FBS edge defenders. His 78.9 run-defense grade also ranked 48th nationally at the position.

Oyebadejo earned First Team All-Conference USA honors, CSC Second Team Academic All-America recognition and Conference USA All-Academic honors.

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This video features a pre-fall camp press conference with Florida Gators head football coach Coach Sumrall on August 4, 2026. He addresses the upcoming season, team development, and staff updates.

Key takeaways include:

Training Camp Approach: Coach Sumrall outlines a player-friendly, science-backed practice model that focuses on recovery, staggered training loads, and morning practices to keep players fresh (0:38 - 2:13).

Physical Development: The team made significant strides in the weight room, with collective improvements of nearly 14,000 pounds in four main lifts. The coach emphasizes that maintaining this strength through proper nutrition and continued lifting is vital for long-term success (2:21 - 5:36).

Coaching Philosophy: Sumrall discusses how his approach has evolved from micromanaging in his first year at Troy to trusting his staff and focusing on program-wide vision (6:47 - 8:39).

Staff Insights: He praises offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner for his versatility and adaptability (8:42 - 11:30), as well as defensive coordinator Brad White for his high-level thinking and teaching ability (11:30 - 12:39).

Player Mentions: The coach discusses the development of players like Jaden Woods and Dallas, highlighting their physicality, work ethic, and versatility (23:36 - 26:10, 28:36 - 29:56).

Roster Updates: He addresses new additions to the roster, including Steve (a reclassified talent) and Jones, explaining his philosophy on building depth, particularly in the offensive line and secondary (17:01 - 19:35).

Florida's 2026 roster includes 52 newcomers and 61 returning players. Ahead of kickoff, this series will break down the newcomers, returners and coaching staff, with articles published every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the season:

• Newcomers: Special Teams
• Newcomers: Defensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Offensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Defensive Transfers — Aug. 6
• Newcomers: Offensive Transfers — Aug. 11
• Returners: Specialists — Aug. 13
• Returners: Defensive Front Seven — Aug. 18
• Returners: Defensive Secondary — Aug. 20
• Returners: Offensive Line — Aug. 25
• Returners: Offensive Skill Positions — Aug. 27
• Coaching Staff — Sept. 1

Florida's 2026 freshman class includes 12 offensive players: one quarterback, three wide receivers, two tight ends and six offensive linemen.

Here is a closer look at Florida's 12 incoming offensive freshmen.

Quarterback

Will Griffin — QB

6-3, 224 | Treasure Island, Fla. | Jesuit High School

Will Griffin finished his four-year career at Jesuit with 11,605 passing yards and 134 touchdown passes.

He became the 10th quarterback in Florida high school history to surpass 10,000 career passing yards, while his 134 touchdown passes ranked second in state history when he finished his career.

Griffin also set Jesuit records that included 3,404 passing yards in a season in 2024 and seven touchdown passes in a single game.

He was named the 2025-26 Gatorade Florida Football Player of the Year, participated in the Under Armour All-America Game and was an Elite 11 finalist.

Griffin is a consensus four-star recruit. ESPN ranked him No. 123 overall nationally and the No. 6 quarterback in the 2026 class.

He chose Florida from an offer list that included Auburn, Florida State, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon and Texas A&M.

Wide Receivers

Davian Groce — WR

6-2, 197 | Frisco, Texas | Lone Star High School

Davian Groce caught 37 passes for 890 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior at Lone Star in 2025. He also rushed eight times for 135 yards and two touchdowns.

As a junior, Groce produced approximately 1,400 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns while returning three kicks or punts for touchdowns.

His sophomore season included approximately 1,800 yards from scrimmage and 22 touchdowns.

Groce was also one of the top high school sprinters in Texas, winning the Texas Class 5A state championship in the 200 meters with a time of 20.52 seconds.

He was named the Dallas Morning News Utility Player of the Year three times and earned second-team All-State honors as a return specialist in 2024.

Groce chose Florida from an offer list that included Florida State, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas A&M.

Justin Williams — WR

5-11, 195 | Gainesville, Fla. | Buchholz High School

Justin Williams rushed 108 times for 1,023 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior at Buchholz in 2024 while catching 85 passes for 1,473 yards and 13 touchdowns.

He became the first Florida high school player since Devin Hester in 2002 to record at least 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season.

Williams also set a Buchholz record by scoring seven touchdowns in one game.

His 2024 season earned him Sports Illustrated's Florida High School Offensive Player of the Year award and Gainesville Sun All-Area Offensive Player of the Year honors. He was also a finalist for the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 6A Mr. Football award.

Williams chose Florida from an offer list that included Florida State, Indiana, Louisville, Missouri, North Carolina, Ole Miss and Utah.

Marquez Daniel — WR

6-5, 205 | Tuskegee, Ala. | Booker T. Washington High School

Marquez Daniel finished his high school career at Booker T. Washington with 102 receptions for 1,984 yards and 27 touchdowns.

He also rushed 21 times for 195 yards and two touchdowns and scored on both a kickoff return and a punt return.

Daniel contributed on defense as well, recording 57 tackles, eight interceptions and two fumble recoveries during his high school career.

He was selected for the 2025 Alabama High School Athletic Association North-South All-Star Game and was named Player of the Game eight times during his senior season.

Daniel is rated as a four-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN. He played at Booker T. Washington alongside fellow Florida freshman Dylan Purter.

He chose Florida from an offer list that included Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Ole Miss, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas.

Tight Ends

Heze Kent — TE

6-6, 313 | Brunswick, Ga. | Brunswick High School

Heze Kent finished his high school career at Brunswick with 95 receptions for 2,051 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Kent also carried the ball 100 times for 694 yards and 19 touchdowns, giving him 2,745 career yards from scrimmage and 40 offensive touchdowns.

He earned first-team All-Region honors and was named his region's Player of the Year.

Kent is a consensus four-star recruit and also played basketball during high school.

He chose Florida from an offer list that included Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Ole Miss.

Florida currently lists Kent at 6-foot-6 and 313 pounds.

Tripp Brown Jr. — TE

6-5, 241 | Tampa, Fla. | Plant High School

Tripp Brown Jr. was a four-year varsity letterman and three-year starter at Plant. He did not miss a game during his three seasons as a starter and served as a team captain twice.

Brown earned first-team FACA All-State honors and was named first-team All-Hillsborough County three times.

He also received the 2025 Scholar Athlete of the Year award from the National Football Foundation's Tampa chapter and started at tight end for the South team in the FACA All-Star Game.

Brown is rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals and On3.

Offensive Line

Six of Florida's 12 offensive freshmen are offensive linemen. With individual statistics less applicable to the position, their high school résumés are reflected primarily through honors, starting experience, team results and recruiting rankings.

Tyler Chukuyem — OL

6-6, 293 | Douglasville, Ga. | South Paulding High School

Tyler Chukuyem earned first-team All-Region honors at South Paulding in 2024.

Rivals rated Chukuyem as a four-star recruit and ranked him the No. 83 overall prospect nationally and No. 13 offensive tackle.

He was also the fourth-highest-rated prospect in South Paulding history.

Chukuyem chose Florida from a recruitment that included Georgia, Ole Miss and Florida State.

Chancellor Campbell — OL

6-8, 323 | St. Petersburg, Fla. | Lakewood High School

Chancellor Campbell earned All-State honors during his senior season at Lakewood and was selected as a CBS Navy Bowl All-American.

Campbell also played basketball and appeared on the defensive line. In three defensive appearances, he recorded seven tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks.

He is a consensus three-star recruit.

Campbell chose Florida from an offer list that included Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Penn State, South Carolina, Texas A&M and UCF.

At 6-foot-8, Campbell is the tallest of Florida's six freshman offensive linemen.

G'Nivre Carr — OL

6-4, 315 | Ocala, Fla. | IMG Academy

G'Nivre Carr spent his senior season at IMG Academy, which finished 9-0.

IMG finished the season ranked No. 1 in Florida and No. 6 nationally.

ESPN rated Carr as a four-star recruit and ranked him the No. 16 interior offensive lineman and No. 50 prospect in Florida.

Earlier in his high school career, Carr was named MVP of a freshman team that finished as a state runner-up.

Carr chose Florida from an offer list that included Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas A&M.

Desmond Green — OL

6-5, 351 | Alvin, S.C. | Timberland High School

Desmond Green earned All-State and All-Region honors in each of his four high school seasons at Timberland.

He was also selected for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and competed in basketball and track and field.

ESPN ranked Green as the No. 37 offensive lineman in the 2026 class and No. 10 overall prospect in South Carolina.

Green chose Florida from an offer list that included Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee and Virginia Tech.

At 6-foot-5 and 351 pounds, Green is the heaviest of Florida's 12 offensive freshmen.

Javarii Luckas — OL

6-6, 316 | Belle Glade, Fla. | Glades Central High School / Rise Prep

Javarii Luckas played right tackle during a high school career that included time at Glades Central and Rise Prep.

Glades Central finished 10-2 during his senior season and reached the Florida Class 2A playoffs.

Luckas is a consensus three-star recruit. ESPN ranked him the No. 61 offensive tackle in the 2026 class.

He chose Florida after also receiving interest from Miami and Penn State, with additional offers that included Florida Atlantic and South Florida.

Corey Brown — OL

6-1, 305 | Gainesville, Fla. | Jones High School

Corey Brown helped Jones finish 14-1 and reach the state championship game in 2024.

Brown joined Florida as a preferred walk-on.

He is the eighth member of his family to play football for the Gators. His older brother, Vernell Brown III, and cousin Vincent Brown Jr. are also on Florida's 2026 roster.

At 6-foot-1 and 305 pounds, Brown is the shortest of Florida's six freshman offensive linemen.

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Florida's 2026 roster includes 52 newcomers and 61 returning players. Ahead of kickoff, this series will break down the newcomers, returners and coaching staff, with articles published every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the season:

• Newcomers: Special Teams
• Newcomers: Defensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Offensive Freshmen — Aug. 4
• Newcomers: Defensive Transfers — Aug. 6
• Newcomers: Offensive Transfers — Aug. 11
• Returners: Specialists — Aug. 13
• Returners: Defensive Front Seven — Aug. 18
• Returners: Defensive Secondary — Aug. 20
• Returners: Offensive Line — Aug. 25
• Returners: Offensive Skill Positions — Aug. 27
• Coaching Staff — Sept. 1

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Florida's 2026 freshman class includes eight defensive players: two defensive linemen, one JACK, one inside linebacker, two cornerbacks, one safety and one STAR.

The JACK and STAR positions are hybrid roles in Florida's defense. The JACK is an edge defender who can rush the passer from the line of scrimmage while also handling linebacker responsibilities. The STAR is a hybrid defensive back who typically aligns in the slot and combines elements of the cornerback and safety positions.

Five of the eight are Florida natives.

Here is a closer look at Florida's eight incoming defensive freshmen.

Defensive Line

Kendall Guervil — DL

6-5, 329 | Fort Myers, Fla. | Fort Myers

Kendall Guervil finished his high school career at Fort Myers with 172 tackles, including 88 solo stops, 26 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. He also forced four fumbles and recovered three.

Guervil was named to The News-Press Big 15 in both 2023 and 2024.

He is a consensus four-star recruit. Rivals ranked him the No. 193 overall prospect nationally, No. 22 defensive lineman and No. 23 player in Florida.

Guervil chose Florida from an offer list that included Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Indiana, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas A&M and USC.

Florida currently lists Guervil at 6-foot-5 and 329 pounds, making him the heaviest of the Gators' eight defensive freshmen.

JaReylan McCoy — DL

6-7, 271 | Tupelo, Miss. | Tupelo

JaReylan McCoy finished his high school career with 176 combined tackles, including 105 solo stops. He recorded 47.5 tackles for loss, 22 sacks, 40 quarterback hurries and three fumble recoveries.

McCoy helped Tupelo win the Mississippi Class 7A state championship in 2024.

He earned First Team All-America honors and was named MVP of the Under Armour All-America Game. McCoy was also selected for the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.

ESPN rated McCoy as a five-star recruit and ranked him the No. 12 overall prospect nationally, No. 3 defensive lineman and No. 2 player in Mississippi.

McCoy originally committed to LSU before reopening his recruitment and later choosing Florida. His other offers included Alabama, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Texas A&M.

He also played basketball during high school.

At 6-foot-7, McCoy is the tallest of Florida's eight defensive freshmen.

Edge and Linebacker

KJ Ford — JACK

6-4, 250 | Dallas, Texas | Duncanville

KJ Ford recorded 130 tackles, 42 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, 41 quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown across his final two seasons at Duncanville.

Ford was part of Duncanville's Texas Class 6A Division I state championship team in 2023.

He earned first-team All-District honors three times and first-team All-State recognition twice. Ford also participated in the Under Armour All-America Game and Polynesian Bowl.

Ford is a consensus four-star recruit. Rivals ranked him the No. 17 edge rusher and No. 145 overall prospect nationally.

He chose Florida from an offer list that included Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas and Texas A&M.

Malik Morris — ILB

6-0, 261 | Lakeland, Fla. | Lakeland

Malik Morris arrives at Florida after playing on Lakeland teams that won consecutive state championships in 2022 and 2023 and returned to the state championship game in 2024.

As a junior, Morris recorded 95 tackles, nine sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception. He earned The Ledger's All-County Defensive Player of the Year honors following the 2024 season and was later named a preseason All-American by MaxPreps.

Morris also contributed on offense during his high school career and competed in track and field, winning a county championship in the shot put as a sophomore.

ESPN rated Morris as a four-star recruit and ranked him the No. 2 linebacker, No. 179 overall prospect nationally and No. 26 player in Florida.

He chose Florida from an offer list that included Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas and Texas A&M.

Florida currently lists Morris at 6-foot and 261 pounds.

Cornerbacks

CJ Bronaugh — CB

6-0, 163 | Orlando, Fla. | Windermere

CJ Bronaugh recorded 30 tackles, three tackles for loss, six interceptions, four pass breakups, two sacks and a forced fumble during the 2024 season.

Three of his six interceptions were returned for touchdowns as Windermere finished the regular season 10-0.

Bronaugh earned first-team All-District honors in 2024 and 2025 and also received first-team All-Conference recognition.

He is also a three-time Florida state champion sprinter in the 100 meters.

Bronaugh is a consensus four-star recruit. Rivals ranked him the No. 74 overall prospect nationally, No. 7 cornerback and No. 8 player in Florida.

He originally committed to Nebraska before decommitting and choosing Florida in June 2025. His other offers included Florida State, Indiana, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas A&M.

CJ Hester — CB

6-0, 193 | Titusville, Fla. | Cocoa

CJ Hester played in 54 games during his high school career at Cocoa, recording 186 tackles, including 112 solo stops, seven interceptions, 21 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and one tackle for loss.

Hester was part of three consecutive Cocoa state championship teams in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

He also contributed on offense and special teams, finishing his high school career with 313 all-purpose yards.

ESPN rated Hester as a four-star recruit and ranked him the No. 289 overall prospect nationally, No. 21 cornerback and No. 44 player in Florida.

Hester also competed in track and field.

He chose Florida from an offer list that included Auburn, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Indiana, LSU, Miami, Ole Miss, Texas and Vanderbilt.

Safety and STAR

Kaiden Hall — S

6-2, 198 | Milton, Fla. | Milton

Kaiden Hall finished his high school career with 129 tackles, including 90 solo stops, 11 tackles for loss, four interceptions and two pass breakups.

Hall also served as Milton's starting quarterback in 2025. He passed for 638 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for 798 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Hall was named Player of the Game eight times during his senior season and was selected as a 2025 Under Armour All-American.

He also played basketball at Milton.

ESPN rated Hall as a four-star recruit and ranked him No. 205 overall nationally, No. 17 among safeties and No. 27 among players in Florida.

Hall chose Florida from an offer list that included Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas A&M.

Dylan Purter — STAR

6-0, 181 | Tuskegee, Ala. | Booker T. Washington

Dylan Purter recorded 148 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions and 11 pass deflections across his sophomore and junior seasons at Booker T. Washington.

His two-way role continued as a senior. Purter rushed for 518 yards and six touchdowns while adding 60 tackles on defense in 10 games.

Purter was selected for the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game and played at Booker T. Washington alongside fellow Florida freshman Marquez Daniel.

He is a consensus four-star recruit. The Rivals Industry Rankings listed Purter as the No. 181 overall prospect nationally, No. 15 safety and No. 8 player in Alabama.

Purter originally committed to LSU before flipping to Florida. His other offers included Auburn, Georgia Tech, Miami, Missouri, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

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Florida's 2026 roster includes 52 newcomers and 61 returning players. Ahead of kickoff, this series will break down the newcomers, returners and coaching staff, with articles published every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the season:

• Newcomers: Special Teams
• Newcomers: Defensive Freshmen
• Newcomers: Offensive Freshmen — Aug. 4
• Newcomers: Defensive Transfers — Aug. 6
• Newcomers: Offensive Transfers — Aug. 11
• Returners: Specialists — Aug. 13
• Returners: Defensive Front Seven — Aug. 18
• Returners: Defensive Secondary — Aug. 20
• Returners: Offensive Line — Aug. 25
• Returners: Offensive Skill Positions — Aug. 27
• Coaching Staff — Sept. 1

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We'll start with the smallest group: Florida's six newcomers on special teams.

Florida's 2026 Specialists: Meet the Gators' 6 Newcomers

Florida's 2026 specialist class includes six players: two kickers, two punters and two long snappers.

None of the six are freshman recruits. The group includes two players who worked with Florida's new special teams coordinator Johnathan Galante at Tulane in 2025. Kicker Patrick Durkin was the American Conference Special Teams Player of the Year, while punter Alec Clark earned First Team All-Conference honors.

Here is a closer look at Florida's six incoming specialists.

Kickers

Patrick Durkin — K

5-11, 194 | Redshirt Sophomore | Chicago, Ill. | Tulane

Patrick Durkin made 25 of 28 field-goal attempts for Tulane in 2025, an 89.3 percent conversion rate, including four of six attempts from at least 50 yards. His longest kicks were a pair of 52-yarders.

He also converted 41 of 42 extra points and produced 69 touchbacks on 80 kickoffs. His 25 made field goals set a Tulane single-season record.

Durkin was named American Conference Special Teams Player of the Year and earned First Team All-Conference honors. Across two seasons at Tulane, he made 27 of 32 field goals and 57 of 58 extra points.

Liam Padron — K

5-9, 196 | Redshirt Sophomore | St. Augustine, Fla. | Texas A&M

Liam Padron saw limited action during two seasons at Texas A&M, recording five career kickoffs with one touchback. He did not attempt a collegiate field goal or extra point.

Most of his place-kicking experience comes from Bartram Trail High School, where he made 45 of 56 career field-goal attempts with a long of 53 yards.

Punters

Alec Clark — P

6-0, 181 | Redshirt Junior | Perth, Australia | Marshall / Tulane

Alec Clark averaged 46.5 yards on 48 punts for Tulane in 2025, the second-highest single-season average in program history.

He placed 16 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line, had 16 punts travel at least 50 yards and recorded a career-long 70-yard punt.

Clark earned First Team All-American Athletic Conference honors. The previous season at Marshall, he averaged 42.4 yards on 55 punts, with 17 downed inside the 20.

He also has experience with Florida special teams coordinator Johnathan Galante, who coached him at Marshall and Tulane.

Miller Fealy — P

6-1, 206 | Redshirt Sophomore | Melbourne, Australia | Southwestern Oklahoma State

Miller Fealy punted 50 times for 1,955 yards at Division II Southwestern Oklahoma State in 2025, averaging 39.1 yards per punt.

He placed 14 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line and recorded four punts of at least 50 yards. His longest traveled 80 yards, the longest punt in the Great American Conference that season.

Fealy earned Third Team All-Great American Conference honors.

Long Snappers

Carter Milliron — LS

5-11, 240 | Redshirt Senior | Hoover, Ala. | University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Carter Milliron brings the most college game experience among Florida's newcomer specialists.

Milliron appeared in 44 games during four seasons at Louisiana, serving as the primary long snapper on punts for much of that time.

He played in every game in 2022, 2023 and 2024 before appearing in four games and redshirting during the 2025 season.

Hunter Solwold — LS

6-3, 236 | Redshirt Freshman | Fallston, Md. | Washington

Hunter Solwold joins Florida after one season at Washington.

He made his collegiate debut in Washington's LA Bowl victory over Boise State after redshirting during the 2025 season.

Solwold was rated as a five-star long snapper by Kohl's and ranked as the No. 3 long snapper nationally by 247Sports coming out of high school. He was also a three-time Kohl's All-American.

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