The Florida Gators wrap up fall camp on Wednesday, so it’s time for Gator Country to predict the 2025 post fall camp depth chart. Florida will take a few days off before starting preparation for the season opener vs Long Island on August 30th.
Quarterback
1. So. DJ Lagway
2. R-So. Aidan Warner
3. R-Sr. Harrison Bailey
4. Fr. Tramell Jones Jr.
Analysis:
The depth chart behind DJ Lagway is difficult to predict, and the order could change on a week-to-week basis. Aidan Warner, Harrison Bailey, and Tramell Jones have all taken reps with the first team throughout fall camp in a scrimmage like setting.
“It’s still very much a battle,” Napier said on the backup quarterback spot. “I wish I had more clarity, but I don’t, so we’ll continue to work with that group this week and the closer we get the more clarity we’ll have, so still nothing clear cut.”
We may never know who the backup QB is depending on how the season unfolds. We expect to see multiple quarterbacks against LIU, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll know who the backup quarterback is. Assuming Florida is leading comfortably vs the Sharks in week one, it might make the most sense to trot out freshman Tramell Jones Jr., giving him a chance at further development against an inferior opponent.
To begin the season, I expect the battle to be between Aidan Warner and Harrison Bailey. However, I would not be surprised if Tramell Jones leaps up the depth chart as the season progresses.
Running back
1. So. Jadan Baugh and R-Sr. Ja’Kobi Jackson
2. R-Fr. KD Daniels
3. Fr. Bryon Louis or Fr. Duke Clark
Analysis
It’s expected that Jadan Baugh and Ja’Kobi Jackson dominate the running back workload in 2025. It didn’t feel right putting one as the backup as both should clear 125+ carries if they stay healthy. With Treyaun Webb out with an injury, he did not make the post fall camp depth chart. This means the RB3 spot is up for grabs between KD Daniels, Bryon Louis and Duke Clark. Daniels has the most experience of the bunch, so I’m giving him the nod as of now. Bryon Louis has reportedly shown flashes throughout fall camp, and he’s someone I’m watching closely this season.
Wide receiver
X receiver:
1. R-Sr. J.Michael Sturdivant
2. Fr. Dallas Wilson
3. Fr. Muizz Tounkara or R-Sr. Kahleil Jackson
Z receiver:
1. R-So. Aidan Mizell
2. R-Fr. TJ Abrams
3. Fr. Naeshaun Montgomery
Y receiver:
1. Jr. Eugene Wilson III
2. Fr. Vernell Brown III
3. So. Tank Hawkins
Analysis
I assigned each player a specific position at wide receiver, but it’s important to note that Florida frequently moves around their wide receivers, meaning guys will play multiple positions allowing for different personnel groupings to be on the field.
Florida is as deep at wide receiver as you can be. Some of it is ‘unproven’ talent, but the key word there is talent. Freshmen Dallas Wilson and Vernell Brown III are both capable of starting in 2025, and they very well may do so at some point. Wilson is currently dealing with an injury, so I bumped him down to second string as he missed a large chunk of fall camp.
As Napier said on Monday, Florida typically plays about six wide receivers per week. I expect the Gators to use the first two weeks of the season to iron out their wide receiver roles heading into SEC play. This will be the most interesting unit to follow as the season progresses.
Tight end
1. R-Jr. Hayden Hansen
2. Jr. Tony Livingston
3. R-Fr. Amir Jackson
Hayden Hansen is back for his 4th season after starting all 13 games a year ago and comfortably leading the tight end room in snaps (601). Tony Livingston came alive at the end of last season after jumping Arlis Boardingham on the depth chart, hauling in four receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown in Florida’s bowl game vs Tulane. Amir Jackson has reportedly taken significant strides in year two and appears ready to make an impact after redshirting in 2024. Jackson is Florida’s best receiving threat at tight end and could carve out a role after steady growth throughout fall camp.
Offensive line
Left tackle:
1. R-Sr. Austin Barber
2. R-Fr. Flecther Westphal
3. Fr. Jahari Medlock
Left guard:
1. Jr. Knijeah Harris
2. R-Sr. Kamryn Waites
3. R-Fr. Noel Portnjagin or Daniel Pierre Louis
Center:
1. R-Sr. Jake Slaughter
2. R-Fr. Jason Zandamela
3. R-Fr. Marcus Mascoll
Right guard:
1. R-Fr. Damieon George Jr.
2. R-So. Roderick Kearney
3. Fr. TJ Dice
Right tackle:
1. R-So. Bryce Lovett
2. R-Sr. Devon Manuel or R-So. Caden Jones
Analysis
Florida’s offensive line could be the strength of the offense given the unit returned four starters from the 2024 season who have combined for 5,390 career snaps. While the starting five is pretty much set in stone, depth can be equally as important to an offensive line’s success in the SEC. The Gators feel good about their depth at guard with Kamryn Waites and Roderick Kearney. The depth at tackle is more of a question mark, but look for one of Flecther Westphal or Caden Jones to rise as the first tackle off the bench. While All-American Jake Slaughter will play every significant snap at center if he stays healthy, reports from camp are strong on Jason Zandamela, who made the switch to center this offseason.