Author: Brian D. Fox, Jr.

  • 2024 4-Star LB Myles Graham Commits to Gators

    A big recruiting weekend continued for Billy Napier’s program Sunday as a blue-chip prospect in the 2024 cycle committed to the Gators. LB Myles Graham made the announcement via social media: The Legacy Continues.. 🐊#GoGators 🐊 pic.twitter.com/6PNYBzfBpa — Myles Graham (@MylesGraham2_) August 14, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Graham is rated a four-star prospect by the 247Sports composite…

  • Gators Land Commitment From 2023 4-Star DL Will Norman

    2023 4-star DL Will Norman announced his commitment to Florida via social media Saturday, becoming the second blue-chip prospect to make the pledge on the day. Norman, a 6’5, 290 lb prospect from IMG Academy announced the commitment Saturday evening. My Home Away From Home… 1000% COMMITTED! pic.twitter.com/jM0laAp7E8 — WILL NORMAN (@WThrill3) August 14, 2022…

  • 2023 4-Star DL Kelby Collins Commits to Gators

    Despite it being a dead period in the recruiting calendar, the Florida Gators picked up a major pledge from 4-star defensive lineman Kelby Collins Saturday. The 6’5, 280 lb prospect announced his commitment live on Instagram. Collins is rated a four-star prospect by the 247Sports composite and is ranked the No. 6 DL in the…

  • The Gridiron Growl Podcast: Media Day and The Open of Fall Camp

    Check out the first episode of the third season of The Gridiron Growl Podcast. Host Mark McLeod shares his thoughts on several topics including Florida’s Media Day and the open of the first fall camp under Billy Napier. Click play on the following audio player to listen to this episode The Gridiron Growl Podcast: You…

  • Florida RHP Brandon Sproat Returning to Gators for 2023

    Following his third round selection in the 2022 MLB Draft, Florida RHP Brandon Sproat has made the decision to return to UF for a fourth year. Sproat was drafted with the No. 90 overall pick by the New York Mets in July following a scorching end to the collegiate season. The value of the nintieth…

  • 2023 4-Star WR Andy Jean Commits to Gators

    The frenzy of Friday Night Lights has continued into Saturday’s cookout for the Florida football program. Just hours after landing a commitment from safety Jordan Castellan, the Gators secured the commitment of another blue-chip prospect in the 2023 recruiting cycle. Former Miami Hurricanes commit, Andy Jean announced his commitment via social media Saturday, becoming the…

  • Gators Land Commitment From 2023 4-Star S Jordan Castell

    The recruiting machine continues to churn at the University of Florida as the Friday Night Lights camp has given way to the annual cookout. Head coach Billy Napier and his staff landed yet another blue-chip commitment, this time from in-state, four-star safety Jordan Castell. The 6’2, 195 lb prospect announced his commitment on social media…

  • 2023 4-Star WR Aidan Mizell Commits to Gators

    Just prior to the annual Friday Night Lights camp and recruiting event, new Florida head coach Billy Napier received some positive news on the trail. Four-star, in-state WR Aidan Mizell committed to the Gators and announced it via social media Friday afternoon. One more 🙃 pic.twitter.com/VIcDpJbEjv — Aidan “Early” Mizell (@AidanMizell) July 29, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js…

  • 2023 4-Star CB Ja’Keem Jackson Commits to Gators

    The Florida Gators stayed hot on the recruiting trail leading up to the annual Friday Night Lights recruiting camp by picking up a commitment from an in-state four-star defensive back in the 2023 recruiting class. Osceola High (Kissimmee, FL) prospect Ja’Keem Jackson announced his commitment to Florida via social media Thursday. Let’s Do It Gator…

  • VB: Caroline Knop Returns to UF as Volunteer Assistant Coach

    Two time All-American Caroline Knop is returning to Gainesville as the volleyball program’s volunteer assistant coach, head coach Mary Wise announced Monday. Knop was a member of the 2017 Gators squad that advanced to the national championship match. Florida dropped a 3-1 decision to Nebraska in that match. Knop called Gainesville home for her junior…