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Jon Sumrall's transfer portal recruiting is relentless with Florida Gators set to host player with ties to the program

Thursday afternoon brought a new name to the transfer portal in Texas Longhornswide receiver Jaime Ffrench. He was a Florida Gators target in the 2025 class, and is now planning to take a visit to Gainesville.

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A New Twist in Former Gators QB DJ Lagway's Portal Journey

Despite reportedly committing to the Baylor Bears on Thursday, former Florida Gators starting quarterback DJ Lagway will continue to take visits and weigh his options, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Florida Gators News / SwimSwam / January 9

Florida Gators Sweep LSU In Both Teams’ First Dual Meet Since Midseason Invites

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam January 9, 2026 Gainesville, Florida — Stephen O’Connell Center Natatorium SCY (25 Yards) Full Meet Results Team Scores Women: #10 Florida 174 — #15 LSU 87 Men: #5 Florida 156 — #12 LSU 105 Florida swept LSU on Friday in both teams’ first dual meets since the midseason invitationals.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 9

ACC IOL Transfer Commits to Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators have earned another commitment via the transfer portal, this time with former Georgia Tech starting interior offensive lineman Harrison Moore signing on Friday. Moore, 247 Sports’ No.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 9

Gators Add Developmental OL from Transfer Portal

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators' on Friday added another piece to its offensive line from the NCAA Transfer Portal with Stanford transfer Emeka Ugorji committing to the program.

DJ Lagway News / ESPN / January 8

Reports: QB Lagway picks Baylor for new start

Former Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is transferring to Baylor, as first reported Thursday by On3.

DJ Lagway News / Florida Gators on SI / January 8

Former Gators QB DJ Lagway Makes Final Decision in Transfer Portal

Former Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway has determined his landing spot for the 2026 season. According to Hayes Fawcett, Lagway is heading back to his home state of Texas and has committed to Baylor.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / January 7

Jayden Woods returns to Florida Gators in 2026: Jon Sumrall achieves second huge re-recruitment win

Florida Gators freshman EDGE Jayden Woods has decided to remain with the program for his second collegiate season, pulling his name out of the transfer portal just over a week after announcing his intention to enter.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / January 7

Popular DB Announces Return to Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- A popular member of the Florida Gators' secondary on Wednesday announced his return to the program for the 2026 season. Rising redshirt

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 7

Gators Among Top-10 Teams in Running for 2027 Recruit

The Florida Gators are still in the running for an in-state product. Kaneilius Purdy, a 2027 recruit, posted his final 10 schools he's choosing from, and the Gators are one of them.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 7

Florida Gators Land Commitment from JUCO DB

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators turned to the JUCO ranks as it builds its secondary for the 2026 season, landing a commitment from Mississippi Gulf Coast corner Elijah Owens.

Florida Gators News / Softball On SI / January 5

Florida Softball Adds No. 1 Recruit as Early Enrollee

The Florida Gators are getting the nation's top recruit earlier than planned. Carolina Stanton, the No. 1 recruit of the 2026 class according to Softball America, signed her athletics aid agreement on National Signing Day in November and is enrolling at Florida for the spring semester.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / January 4

Florida Gators Football Transfer Portal: Tracking all of the commitments playing for Jon Sumrall, and those who decide to play elsewhere

One of the difficulties with being a new head coach is dealing with the transfer portal is losing a lot of your talent. Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall saw over 20 players choose to enter the transfer portal.