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The Florida Gators had a pivotal year in 2024, following an 8-5 record, which marked head coach Billy Napier's first winning season. The Gators got more good news on the 4th of July, with a prediction from Rivals' Sam Spiegs.

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Turn On The Tape: Florida Gators' Four-Star DB Commit CJ Hester

Four-star defensive back CJ Hester became the second Florida Gators commit in July, adding to an already exciting secondary haul. The Cocoa (Fla.) prospect is the third composite top-20 prospect at his position in Florida’s class and another strong local prospect who will stay in state.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 5

Turn On The Tape: Florida Gators' Four-Star CB Commit CJ Bronaugh

The Florida Gators flip of four-star CJ Bronaugh from his long-time pledge to Nebraska has been the biggest addition to the class so far. The speedy defensive back, a top-100 recruit in the class, is one of the best corners in the state and now Florida’s highest rated prospect.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 5

Gators Add Top Ivy League Shortstop Via Transfer Portal

The Florida Gators added an instant-impact infielder on Friday, landing a commitment from former Columbia shortstop Sam Miller. Gator Diamond Pod reported it via their X (formerly Twitter) account. Miller spent three years with Columbia, holding a career batting average of .340, launching 31 homers and driving in 117 runs.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Florida's 7-foot-9 Center Shines Against Team USA

The Florida Gators will attempt to win back-to-back national championships for the second time in program history when they take the floor for the 2025-26 season.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 4

Gators Miss Out on 5-Star OT

The fireworks started early on July 4, as top-10 composite offensive lineman Felix Ojo announced his commitment to Texas Tech over Texas, Michigan, Ohio State and the Florida Gators.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 4

Gators Baseball Lands Catching Commit Via Transfer Portal

The Florida Gators have landed a catcher via the transfer portal. Cole Stanford from Lenoir-Rhyne University announced his commitment to the Gators on his X (formerly Twitter page).

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Florida Loses Recruit to Big Ten Powerhouse on Friday

The Florida Gators received bad news to start what should be a crazy day of recruiting, courtesy of the 4th of July. Three-star defensive lineman Jamir Perez has flipped his commitment from the Gators to the Big Ten powerhouse and National Champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes, according to Rivals.

Billy Napier News / Florida Gators on SI / July 4

Gators Football Receives Prediction to Land Top-20 Edge Recruit

The Florida Gators – and head coach Billy Napier – have been cooking on the recruiting trail lately. Though the Gators woke up this morning to the loss of three-star defensive linemen Jamir Perez, Napier doesn’t seem concerned, simply flipping his attention to the next prospect: four-star edge KJ Ford.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 4

Florida Gators take massive blow in recruiting and it was one we all saw coming

The Florida Gators haven't had the greatest start to July when it comes to recruiting. While they did land four-star defensive tackle Kendall Guervil and four-star cornerback C.J.

Gators Lose DL Commit, Flips to Ohio State

Three-star defensive lineman Jamir Perez flipped his pledge from the Florida Gators to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, On3’s Hayes Fawcett announced on X. He is rated as the No.

DJ Lagway News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Florida's DJ Lagway Makes Clear Run at Highly Touted Recruit

To be a competitive team within the SEC, you need a talented roster, and throughout the offseason, the Florida Gators have done a good job ensuring they have one for future years.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 4

Watch: Ben Shelton Reacts to Match Suspension

Just four points away from securing a win in his second-round match at Wimbledon, former Florida Gators star Ben Shelton fell victim to Mother Nature and tournament officials.

DJ Lagway News / Florida Gators on SI / July 4

Lagway Gets His Own Burger

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway has made quite the name for himself not even into his second year in college. After leading the Gators to an 8-5 finish in 2024, six of those wins with him starting, Lagway enters 2025 as the full time starting quarterback with plenty of eyes on Florida.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / July 3

Florida football recruiting: Four-stars CJ Hester, Kendall Guervil, Desmond Green commit to Gators

Still creeping their way up the rankings after a slow start to the recruiting cycle, the Florida Gators on Thursday added their latest commitment. Four-star defensive back CJ Hester (Cocoa, FL) chose to continue his career a few hours North just over a month after officially visiting Florida.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Florida Gators land massive defensive recruit to boost their 2026 recruiting class

The Florida Gators are coming out of their recruiting drought over the last two days. They landed defensive tackle Kendall Guervil on Wednesday and paired him with four-star cornerback C.J.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 3

Top 20 Corner Commits to Gators

Just a day after adding four-star defensive tackle Kendall Guervil to its 2026 recruiting class, the Florida Gators have received a pledge from Cocoa (Fla.) four-star corner CJ Hester.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 3

Florida One of 10 Winners on the Recruiting Trail

Entering June with just two commits in four-star quarterback Will Griffin and three-star defensive lineman Jamir Perez, the Florida Gators were in need of a strong summer to boost its recruiting class.

Billy Napier News / A to Z Sports / July 2

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.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 2

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.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / June 30

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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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