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Florida Gators finally get out of recruiting slump and land massive addition to Billy Napier's defense

The Florida Gators have been in a mini-slump over the past week, having lost out on five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan to Alabama earlier in the day, along with multiple players in the trenches, especially on the defensive line.

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Gators Miss Out on 5-Star Edge Rusher

The Florida Gators saw another five-star prospect choose another SEC program after Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic five-star edge rusher Trenton Henderson pledged to LSU.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 2

4-Star DL Commits to Gators

The Florida Gators continue to stay hot on the recruiting trail with its 13th commitment since the summer began. Four-star defensive lineman Kendall Guervil on Wednesday announced his commitment to Florida, giving the Gators its second defensive line commit of the class..

DJ Lagway News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Latest postseason award odds view Florida Gators QB DJ Lagway favorably and it's easy to see why

The Florida Gators have one of the best quarterbacks in the nation in DJ Lagway and his odds to win the Heisman Trophy reflect that. Circa Sports has Lagway sixth among all college football players with 17:1 odds, just behind Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Florida Gators once again play second fiddle to a five-star recruit but have others prospects ready to go

The Florida Gators have been working hard to get five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan to commit. It was a difficult battle to get into the mix, but it ultimately came up short, as Morgan committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Florida Gators commit set to make big announcement and it could spell more bad news

Recruiting for the Florida Gators has been an up-and-down proposition over the last two weeks. They landed 13 recruits in the month of June, with 12 of them in the upcoming 2026 class, but they lost out on a few important players that could have shaped the class.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Florida Makes Exciting Announcement Before 2025 College Football Season

The 2025 season appears to be a promising one for the Florida Gators. With head coach Billy Napier entering his fourth season in Gainesville and phenom quarterback DJ Lagway coming off an exhilarating freshman campaign, UF’s football program seems to be heading in the right direction.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Latest expert prediction pairs Florida Gators with high-upside defender who can solidify a promising recruiting class

The Florida Gators have been on a bit of a rough patch after landing a whopping 13 recruits in the month of June. Head coach Billy Napier has lost a couple of recruiting battles over the last week, including top defensive tackle James Johnson and offensive tackle Claude Mpouma.

Jake Slaughter News / Florida Gators on SI / July 1

Gators' Slaughter Named Walter Camp Preseason First-Team All-American

Heading into his final collegiate season with considerable hype after earning AP First-Team All-American honors in 2024, Florida Gators center Jake Slaughter has earned another accolade ahead of the 2025 season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Florida Gators lose out on elite offensive tackle to a thorn in their side from yesteryear

The Florida Gators have been working hard to improve the offensive line over the course of the last few months. They currently have five offensive line

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Florida's 7-Foot-9 Center Makes Impact In Limited Minutes Against Slovenia

Next season, the Florida Gators will not have the elite backcourt trio of Alijah Martin, Walter Clayton Jr., and Will Richard, who each played a significant role in the team's 36-4 national title-winning campaign. However, what's lost regarding ball handlers will be gained in terms of a frontcourt.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Four-Star Florida Target Sets Commitment Date

As the calendar is set to turn to July, and after a very successful month of June for the Florida Gators, the recruiting cycle will begin to heat up even more.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 30

Gators Miss Out on Another DT Commitment

The Florida Gators defensive tackle board has been somewhat pillaged on the recruiting trail recently, continuing Monday with the commitment of Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy four-star Preston Carey to Georgia.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 30

Gators Booster Sounds Off on Five-Star's Recruitment

Once expected to be heading to the Florida Gators, five-star edge rusher Trenton Henderson’s recruitment has seemingly taken a turn for the worse for Billy Napier and staff, quickly sending Gator Nation into a frenzy.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Florida Trending For Elite In-State Defensive Prospect

The Florida Gators have officially thrown their hat into the race for 2026 four-star defensive lineman Kendall Guervil. On3's Blake Alderman predicted Florida to win the race for Guervil on Monday.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / June 30

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New Utah Jazz president of basketball operations declared the team would no longer hold veteran players out of games to get better lottery odds. Instead, they're ditching those veterans entirely.

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Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Florida Gators losing critical ground on top prospect to bitter rival and the reason is infuriating

The Florida Gators were once trending to land five-star edge rusher Trenton Henderson, but that has unfortunately changed. On3 Sports' Steve Wiltfong and Shea Dixon logged expert predictions to land Henderson when he commits on Wednesday, July 2nd.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 30

Gators Making Early Impression on 2027 5-Star QB

The Florida Gators keep thriving on the recruiting trail. To their credit, assembling talent doesn't slow them down in their pursuit. In fact, on both sides of the ball, UF finds a way to enter the topic of conversation among schools.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 29

Gators DL Target Set to Announce Decision

IMG Academy (Fla.) four-star defensive lineman Preston Carey trimmed his list of schools down to four on Sunday, with the final schools being Florida, Georgia, Rutgers and Auburn.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Top Florida Targets Shine in Prospect Showcase

The 2027 recruiting cycle for college football coaches is heating up. With numerous recruits making decisions on their future over the past several weeks, the prime time for prospects to wow schools is now.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 28

Gators Miss Out on Top-Five DL Prospect, Commits to SEC Rival

The Florida Gators miss out on a top recruit to a rival program. Northwestern (Fla.) four-star defensive lineman James Johnson committed to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday over the likes of Texas, Florida and Miami, On3’s Hayes Fawcett announced on X.

Florida Gators News / Hoops Rumors / June 27

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The Grizzlies have agreed to trade the No. 56 pick in the draft.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Jazz continue unpredictable draft night with another trade

After drafting Ace Bailey fifth overall earlier on Wednesday, the Jazz have traded up to No. 18 and used their second first-round pick of the night on Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr.

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Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / June 24

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Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / June 16

Official visit leads to Florida leads to commitment for four-star OT

Tyler Chukuyem, a four-star offensive tackle from Douglasville, Georgia, knew he wanted to make a commitment on Monday. He came into the day with a top four of Cincinnati, Florida, Florida State and Ole Miss, and the tea leaves were pointing to either Ole Miss or Florida getting his commitment.

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