Florida football is right around the corner, with fall camp set to begin on Aug. 5. Gator Country’s roster preview series continues with a look at the wide receiver room. If you missed it, be sure to check out our quarterback position preview.
Florida’s wide receiver corps consists of 14 players, including six returners, five transfer additions, and three high school signees. Arguably the most talented position group on the roster, it has the potential to rival any receiving unit in the country thanks to its combination of speed, athleticism, and playmaking ability.
Sr. Eric Singleton Jr.
Looking to add experience and another perimeter playmaker to the position group, Florida landed Auburn transfer Eric Singleton Jr., a rising senior with more than 2,000 career receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.
The addition was a dream scenario for Florida’s new coaching staff. Not only is the 5-foot-10, 182-pound receiver ridiculously talented, but he also brings familiarity with several coaches after previous stops at Georgia Tech and Auburn. Singleton has played under offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, passing game coordinator and inside wide receivers coach Trent McKnight, and outside wide receivers coach Marcus Davis.
Singleton Jr. is a durable, intelligent receiver with game-breaking speed that defenses are forced to respect. Despite his smaller frame, he has hauled in 19 contested catches over the past three seasons. Capable of lining up both outside and in the slot, Singleton Jr. projects as one of Florida’s top offensive weapons in 2026.
So. Vernell Brown III
Player retention was a priority in Gainesville this offseason, and Florida was able to keep Gator legacy Vernell Brown III after an impressive freshman campaign. A Freshman All-SEC selection in 2025, Brown III led the team with 40 receptions and 512 receiving yards in ten games.
The 5-foot-11, 177-pound receiver also excelled as a punt returner, averaging 11.7 yards per return, which ranked 18th nationally. He was one of just two freshmen and 18 FBS players to record five punt returns of 20-plus yards.
Brown III has elite short-area quickness and the ability to make defenders miss in space, making him a threat every time he touches the ball. He’ll need to clean up the drops that plagued him as a freshman (7), but he appears poised for a breakout sophomore campaign and should once again play a significant role in Florida’s offense and special teams.
R-Fr. Dallas Wilson
Much like Brown III, Dallas Wilson is only scratching the surface of what he’s capable of. A foot injury limited him to just three and a half games, but he flashed immense potential throughout his freshman campaign, highlighted by a six-reception, 111-yard, two-touchdown performance in his collegiate debut against Texas. Despite the limited action, Wilson finished the season with 12 receptions for 174 yards and three touchdowns.
Wilson is one of those players who immediately stands out when he steps onto the field. At 6-foot-3 and 218 pounds, he possesses a rare combination of size, athleticism, and speed. It didn’t take long for him to establish himself as one of Florida’s top receivers after arriving on campus.
He’s extremely difficult to bring down in open space due to his size, and he’s not afraid of contact. Wilson understands how to use his strength and physicality to create separation. He’s also an incredibly gifted route runner who knows how to manipulate defenders with leverage.
The only concern is his injury history. Wilson has dealt with multiple foot injuries and was limited during spring camp as a precaution. If he can stay healthy for a full season, look out. He has all the tools to be not only Florida’s best receiver, but one of the best in the country.
R- Jr. Micah Mays Jr.
One of Florida’s most intriguing transfer additions was Micah Mays Jr., who hauled in 34 passes for 520 yards and four touchdowns over the past two seasons at Wake Forest.
After a promising spring in which he was routinely named a standout performer, Mays Jr. put on a show in the Orange and Blue Game, hauling in four passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns.
Mays Jr. covers ground in a hurry, flashing an explosive first step off the line of scrimmage and the speed to stretch defenses vertically. He’s also a proven deep threat, with six career receptions of 20-plus air yards. He tracks the ball well and has the athleticism to make difficult catches.
Sources have informed Gator Country that Mays Jr. has impressed during summer workouts. The staff is very comfortable with Florida’s depth at receiver, and Mays Jr. is a big reason why.
R-Jr. Bailey Stockton
Another player who has strengthened the Gators’ depth at receiver is Georgia Tech transfer Bailey Stockton. The Bogart, Georgia, native totaled 38 receptions for 439 yards and one touchdown over the last two seasons with the Yellow Jackets.
Stockton has more athleticism than he’s often given credit for, as he was one of the standouts in Rusty Whitt’s offseason strength and conditioning program. He’s a smooth runner who understands how to find space in zone coverage.
R-So. TJ Abrams
TJ Abrams has all the physical tools you could want in a receiver, but things haven’t quite materialized for him on the field through his first two years. However, he did catch 14 passes for 202 yards last season.
The 5-foot-10, 194-pound receiver has dealt with some drops and inconsistencies in the finer details of his route running. Florida’s staff has worked with Abrams on improving consistency entering his third year in the program.
R-Sr. Kahleil Jackson
Kahleil Jackson received a medical redshirt for the 2025 season, gifting him a 7th year of collegiate eligibility. Jackson suffered a torn ACL in Florida’s season opener against Miami back in 2024 and hasn’t played in a game since.
It wasn’t a smooth recovery for the Hawthorne, Florida, native, who lost some of his burst and acceleration as a result. Jackson has recorded 24 receptions for 307 yards and one touchdown in his career, with the majority of that production coming during the 2023 season.
While not known for his speed or ability to create separation, Jackson was previously a reliable target who excelled at making contested catches thanks to his soft hands and ability to track the football.
Jackson is back on the field, and his performance during spring camp impressed Florida’s staff. While he isn’t expected to be among the top group of receivers on the team, he’ll provide the Gators with another layer of experienced depth.
Sr. Jaylen Lloyd
Florida added another burner this offseason in Oklahoma State transfer receiver Jaylen Lloyd. Lloyd appeared in just two games for the Cowboys, recording one carry for one yard and no receptions in 2025.
Before his time at Oklahoma State, Lloyd spent two seasons at Nebraska (2023-24), where he totaled 19 receptions for 492 yards and three touchdowns. His career average of 25.89 yards per catch highlights his ability to stretch the field vertically.
Eight of his 19 career receptions have gone for at least 25 yards, including gains of 73, 66, 59, and 58 yards—three of which went for touchdowns.
The Freshmen
The Gators welcomed three freshmen this offseason: Davian Groce, Justin Williams, and Marquez Daniel.
Groce is the speedster of the trio, while Daniel brings intriguing size at 6-foot-5, 205 pounds. Williams may have been the most impressive of the three throughout spring camp. He’s a smooth runner who plays light on his feet and can make defenders miss in space.
Ultimately, fall camp will be important for these freshmen as they look to establish roles heading into the 2026 season.
Final thoughts
Simply put, Florida’s wide receiver room doesn’t have many, if any, holes. Steven Lassan of Athlon Sports ranked the unit No. 8 in the country, and it’s a major reason why Gators fans are optimistic heading into the 2026 season.
Florida’s staff feels great about its top five receivers: Eric Singleton Jr., Vernell Brown III, Dallas Wilson, Micah Mays Jr., and Bailey Stockton. Wilson is the X factor. If he stays healthy, this unit has the potential to go from great to elite, as he has the talent to establish himself as one of the best receivers in the country.
It’s a group that’s fully capable of withstanding an injury or two, which only adds to the confidence surrounding Florida’s receiver room.