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The staff directory for the Florida football program will look a little different next year. The Orlando Sentinel’s Edgar Thompson reported Monday that Florida has parted ways with DB Coach Corey Raymond and DL coach (and co-defensive coordinator) Sean Spencer.

Raymond came from LSU, his alma mater, where he was known as a top recruiter. His hiring was widely applauded shortly after Billy Napier became head coach at UF. Raymond earned $755,000 in 2023.

Spencer joined the Gators for Napier’s first season after two years with the NFL’s New York Giants. Prior to his term in the NFL, Coach Chaos spent seven seasons with Penn State. Spencer earned $1 million in 2023.

The Gators finished 11th in the SEC in total defense, slightly better than 2022, when the team gave up over 400 yards per game.

This is the first significant move of the off-season for Napier. Relinquishing two of the most popular coaches on the staff just weeks before signing day is a roll of the dice. The impact on recruiting will be seen in the weeks to come as signing day arrives December 20.