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It is in sophomore wide receiver Vernell Brown III’s blood to be the standard of Florida Gators football. The son of ‘the face of Florida Football’ Vernell Brown Jr.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 15

Why Florida's New WR Coaches are Excited About Vernell Brown III, Dallas Wilson

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators wide receivers Vernell Brown III and Dallas Wilson return to Gainesville for their sophomore seasons in 2026 after impressive debuts in the Orange and Blue.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 2

Florida Gators receive expert prediction to land transfer portal player who will make Dallas Wilson and Vernell Brown III happy

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is not wasting time with the transfer portal open, and they already have an expert prediction. Both On3 Sports and 247Sports have made expert predictions for the Gators to land Georgia Tech quarterback Aaron Philo.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 26

Florida Gators get belated Christmas present that will catapult their offense into 2026 and beyond

The Florida Gators got a huge win the day after Christmas with wide receiver Vernell Brown III re-signing with the program. It's the first huge re-signing for the Gators under new head coach Jon Sumrall after losing multiple players to the transfer portal.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / December 26

Gators WR Vernell Brown III Makes Decision on Future

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators star receiver Vernell Brown III has made a decision on his future: he will return to the program for his sophomore season in 2026.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / December 11

Vernell Brown III Makes Florida Gators History with Naming to Freshman All-SEC Team

Florida Gators wide receiver Vernell Brown III and edge rusher Jayden Woods capped off their debut seasons with Freshman All-SEC Team honors, the SEC announced on Thursday.. Brown III earned the nod on the Freshman All-SEC team at wide receiver, all-purpose and as a return specialist.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / December 10

Gators to Lose Defensive Lineman to NCAA Transfer Portal

The Florida Gators are now set to lose its second player to the NCAA Transfer Portal. Reserve defensive lineman Tarvorise Brown, who joined the team as a walk-on in 2024, plans to enter the portal when it opens on Jan.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / December 6

Florida Gators Recruiting Superlatives: Jon Sumrall landed multiple playmakers for new OC Buster Faulkner

The Florida Gators have signed 19 players during the early signing period with 18 scholarship players and one priority walk on in Corey Brown, who is the brother of Vernell Brown III.

Florida's Vernell Brown On His First Season, His Legacy, AT&T's 'Clutch Calls'

Vernell Brown III didn’t become a Florida Gator until this season, but the Gainesville native was born into the blue and orange. Brown’s father Vernell Brown II and grandfather Vernell Brown Sr.

Why Vernell Brown III is Crucial for Florida's Bowl Chances

Florida Gators freshman receiver Vernell Brown III appears to be the last healthy contributor at wideout. While he works to help UF gain bowl eligibility, Brown III is also on a quieter mission.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / November 6, 2025

Gators Provide Updates on Vernell Brown III, Aidan Mizell, Duke Clark

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Wednesday's injury report revealed Florida Gators receivers Vernell Brown III and Aidan Mizell as well as running back Duke Clark could miss Saturday's game due to injury, which would mark the second-straight game Brown III (upper body) and Mizell (lower body) miss and fourth-straight Clark (upper body) misses.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / September 3, 2025

Gators Freshman Emerging as Next Special Teams Weapon

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Vernell Brown III's Electric Gators Debut Full of Firsts

Freshman wide receiver Vernell Brown III exploded onto the scene on Saturday in the Florida Gators' home opener. His big night was full of firsts, including some that put him in the company of some program greats. For starters (no pun intended), he was the first true freshman to start a season opener since offensive Jawaan Taylor in 2016.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 31, 2025

Best Two Catches in College Football Both Come from the State of Florida

Florida Gators receiver Vernell Brown III looked like he had the best catch of Week 1 in college football locked up. His highlight grab in Florida’s 55-0 win over LUI went viral Saturday, quickly earning the No.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 30, 2025

Florida WR early leader for college football's catch of the year

Great catches are always welcome, and Florida's Vernell Brown III chose his spot late in the first half of Florida's opener against Long Island to deliver one to remember.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 30, 2025

Florida Freshman Draws Odell Beckham Jr. Comparisons After Amazing One-Handed Catch

The No. 15 Florida Gators opened their 2025 season on Saturday against the Long Island Sharks, as they beat down on their inferior FCS opponent. At the end of the first half, Florida built a 38-0 lead.

Watch: Gators WR Vernell Brown III Wows the Swamp with One-Handed Catch

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Vernell Brown III didn't take long to have a signature moment with the Florida Gators. The former five-star, who became just the third true freshman in program history to start in a season opener, wow'd the crowd inside The Swamp with a one-handed, diving effort on a 41-yard pass from DJ Lagway.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / August 16, 2025

Seasoned Gators Blown Away By Freshman WR's Mentality

The Florida Gators head into the 2025 season with an overhauled, revamped wide receiver room. One of the headline additions is incoming freshman and legacy Gator Vernell Brown III.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / March 13, 2025

One Florida 2025 Enrollee is Turning Heads at Spring Practice

The Florida Gators' 2025 recruiting class was highlighted by five-star receiver Vernell Brown III, four-star cornerback Ben Hanks III and four-star receiver Dallas Wilson. While Wilson may not have been the highest rated recruit in the class for Florida, he is still making an impact right away at spring practice.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 1, 2025

Gators Land Another Member of Brown Family to Continue Legacy

The family tradition continues for the Brown family and representing the Florida Gators. Safety Vincent Brown Jr. has committed to the Gators on Gators He made the announcement on his personal social media accounts. He will be a preferred walk-on.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 4, 2024

Gators Sign Top Wide Receiver Commit Vernell Brown III

Gainesville, Fla. - Wide receiver Vernell Brown III of Jones (Orlando, Fla.) has signed with the Florida Gators on Early National Signing Day. He officially signed on with the Florida Gators bright and early on Wednesday morning as the signing period began.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 10, 2024

Ohio State Lands In 5-Star Wide Receiver's Top 4

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a chance to add another highly-regarded recruit to their top ranked 2025 class. Five-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III announced his commitment date along with his top four schools on Tuesday night.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 9, 2024

Florida Gators Priority Target Announces Top-4, Commitment Date

One of the Florida Gators’ top prospects in the 2025 class has released his top four and announced a commitment date. Five-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III (Orlando, Fla.) listed Florida, Ohio State, Florida State and Miami as his top schools and will release his decision on July 21, he announced Tuesday.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / May 15, 2024

Ohio State is one step closer to getting a commitment from a 2025 priority wide receiver target

Ohio State is now closer to receiving a commitment from one of their biggest targets that they have to feel good about in the 2025 class. Four-star wide receiver Vernell Brown Jr.

Stanford Cardinal News / FanNation All Cardinal / February 28, 2024

Stanford set to host elite IMG Academy linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng for official visit

The Stanford Cardinal are clearly turning heads in this 2025 recruiting class, as they are in the mix for a handful of top recruits in the country. On

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / February 23, 2024

'25 WR Vernell Brown III Lists Louisville Among Top Schools

Another offensive skill position Class of 2025 prospect from Florida has named the Louisville football program among their top schools. Orlando (Fla.) Jones wide receiver Vernell Brown III announced his top 11 schools on Thursday, with the Cardinals in the mix for his commitment.

Stanford Cardinal News / FanNation All Cardinal / February 22, 2024

Stanford among the finalists for highly-touted 2025 WR Vernell Brown III

The Stanford Cardinal are in full rebuild mode with Troy Taylor and his staff hitting the recruiting trail hard. They brought in the No. 30 recruiting class in the country in what was Taylor's first class, and are now looking to build on that success in 2025.