Category: Football

  • OSU WR Trevon Grimes transfers to Florida

    The Florida Gators gained an incredible addition to their wide receiving corps via the transfer route, again. For the second time in the last week a former top receiving prospect has announced his decision to transfer to Florida. On December 18, Ole Miss WR Van Jefferson announced his intentions to transfer to Florida, and now,…

  • Report: Eddy Pineiro to forgo senior season at UF

    Eddy Pineiro was the prized prospect of the 2016 recruiting cycle. We all remember seeing former Gators coach Jim McElwain riding around with Pineiro the day after losing the 2015 SEC title game, and eventually landing Pineiro at Florida over Alabama. Many of us have been a part of the “Ed-dy! Ed-dy! chants that have…

  • JuCo OT Noah Banks flips to Florida

    The Florida Gators are picking up steam on the recruiting trail one day before the early signing period gets underway. On Tuesday, OT Noah Banks committed to Florida and will sign his letter of intent Wednesday. I’m coming home! I’ll be signing to the University of FLORIDA tomorrow morning!! #AllBite18 #GoGators 🐊 pic.twitter.com/XE4RlZGvnl — Noah…

  • Ole Miss WR Van Jefferson to transfer to Florida

    The Florida Gators receiving corps gained a big boost via the transfer wire Monday night. Ole Miss WR Van Jefferson announced his intention to transfer to the University of Florida. CHOMP! CHOMP! 🐊 — VJ12 (@VanJefferson12) December 19, 2017 Jefferson was the #106 overall recruit in the 2015 recruiting cycle per 247sports.com. Jefferson caught 91…

  • Gators land commitment of 2018 DB John Huggins

    The Florida Gators have gained the commitment of a three-star DB from Daytona Beach, FL. John Huggins of Mainland high school announced his commitment to Florida via Twitter. 1000% Committed🐊! Signing Dec.20th. #GoGators 🔸 pic.twitter.com/S9F6nbEWNu — John Huggins (@jhuggins_23) December 17, 2017 Huggins visited Florida officially this weekend and announced his intention to sign on…

  • QB Matt Corral flips commitment to Ole Miss

    After weeks of seemingly endless speculation, 2018 QB prospect Matt Corral has completed the flip from Florida to Mississippi. Corral, who committed to Florida in July under former head coach Jim McElwain, visited the Oxford, MS campus last weekend on an official visit and committed after an in-home visit by Rebels head coach Matt Luke.…

  • Former Gator WR Riley Cooper announces retirement from NFL

    Riley Cooper was a part of two National Championship teams as a Florida Gator,was drafted in the fifth round, and played six seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. On Tuesday, Cooper announced his retirement from the NFL. I want to thank all NFL and College Football fans, my coaches, family and friends who have been there…

  • Gators land commitment of K Evan McPherson

    On Sunday the Florida Gators football team received a boost on the recruiting trail. The nation’s number two ranked kicking prospect, Evan McPherson announced via Twitter his commitment to the University of Florida. #gogators #AllBite18 pic.twitter.com/vzhpuU4iIO — Evan McPherson (@McPherson_Evan) December 10, 2017 McPherson committed to Mississippi State under new Florida head coach Dan Mullen…

  • WR James Robinson’s career is over due to heart condition

    Florida freshman wide receiver James Robinson has seen his football career end before it even began. Robinson was diagnosed with a heart condition in September, but the University announced on Friday that he could not be medically cleared to play football. pic.twitter.com/vRIL0pBqai — Gators Football (@GatorsFB) December 8, 2017 Robinson was the #14 ranked wide…

  • OL Chris Bleich becomes first to commit to Florida under Dan Mullen

    The new bat signal has now flashed across Twitter: #ToTheSwamp #AllBite18 — Dan Mullen (@CoachDanMullen) November 30, 2017 And with that Florida has landed their first commitment since the hiring of head coach Dan Mullen. OL Chris Bleich announced his decommitment from UCLA, and his commitment to Florida after both schools changed coaches. Please respect…