Where Gators are playing in the NFL

With NFL teams establishing their 53-man rosters on Tuesday, I’ve compiled a list of every Gator currently on a roster. I will update as guys are claimed off waivers or put on practice squads.

TE Kyle Pitts: Atlanta Falcons

Notes: Entering his 5th season with the Falcons after they selected him fourth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. Atlanta picked up Pitts’ 5th year option but have not extended him to this point.

OL O’Cyrus Torrence: Buffalo Bills

Notes: Entering his third year in Buffalo after they selected him 59th overall in 2023. Torrence is projected to start at right guard.

DT Cam Jackson: Carolina Panthers

Notes: After being selected in the 5th round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Cam Jackson made the initial 53-man roster.

DT Gervon Dexter: Chicago Bears 

Notes: Dexter is entering his third season with the Bears after being selected with the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Dexter is a projected starter for the Bears.

K Evan McPherson: Cincinnati Bengals 

Notes: McPherson is entering his 5th season with the Bengals after they drafted him i the 5th round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

DL TJ Slaton: Cincinnati Bengals 

Notes: After playing four seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Slaton is entering his first season with the Bengals after signing a two-year deal worth 15 million in the offseason.

CB Marco Wilson: Cincinnati Bengals 

Notes: After starting his career in Arizona, Marco Wilson spent two seasons with the Patriots claimed him off waivers last season. Wilson is entering his second season in Cincinnati.

DB Trikweze Bridges: Dallas Cowboys 

Notes: Dallas just claimed Trikweze Bridges from the Chargers.

CB Kaiir Elam: Dallas Cowboys 

Notes: Elam is entering his first season with the Cowboys after spending the previous three years in Buffalo.

DE Dante Fowler Jr.: Dallas Cowboys 

Notes: Dante Fowler is back with the Cowboys after a two-year stint from 2022-23. Fowler is entering his 10th season in the NFL.

LB Shemar James: Dallas Cowboys 

Notes: James was selected in the 5th round and has made the initial 53-man roster.

Punter Jeremy Crawshaw: Denver Broncos 

Notes: Broncos drafted Crawshaw in the 6th round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

LB Alex Anzalone: Detroit Lions

Notes: Anzalone is entering his 5th season with the Lions and 9th in the NFL. Anzalone spent four seasons with the Saints.

OL Kingsley Eguakun: Detroit Lions

Notes: After spending the 2024 season on the Lions practice squad as an UDFA, Eguakun has made the initial 53 man roster.

DE Brenton Cox Jr.: Green Bay Packers 

Notes: Brenton Cox Jr. is entering his second season with the Packers.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Houston Texans 

Notes: The Texans traded for Gardner-Johnson in the offseason. It will be his first season with the Texans and 7th in the NFL. Gardner played four three different teams previously.

QB Graham Mertz: Houston Texans 

Notes: Mertz made the Texans’ initial 53-man roster after being selected in the 6th round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

RB Dameon Pierce: Houston Texans 

Notes: Pierce is entering his 4th season with the Texans and could play a significant role early in the 2025 season with a few injuries in the running back room.

Punter Tommy Townsend: Houston Texans

Notes: Townsend is entering his second season with the Texans after spending four with the Chiefs.

QB Anthony Richardson: Indianapolis Colts

Notes: Richardson is entering his third season with the Colts and will began the season as the backup quarterback.

LB Ventrell Miller: Jacksonville Jaguars 

Notes: Ventrell Miller is entering his third season with the Jags after they drafted him in the 4th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Miller missed all of his rookie season with an injury.

OT Jawaan Taylor: Kansas City Chiefs

Notes: Taylor is entering his 7th season in the NFL and third with the Chiefs. Taylor is projected to start at right tackle.

OT D.J. Humphries: Los Angeles Rams 

Notes: The Rams signed Humphries to a one year deal this offseason. The nine year NFL vet was originally a first-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals.

CB Jason Marshall Jr.: Miami Dolphins

Notes: Marshall Jr. made the Dolphins 53-man roster and is expected to play a significant role at the nickel / star position.

OLB Jonathan Greenard: Minnesota Vikings 

Notes: Greenard is entering his second season with Minnesota and sixth in the NFL.

DE Jonathan Bullard: New Orleans Saints 

Notes: The Saints signed Bullard to a one-year contract this offseason. Bullard is entering his 10th NFL season with his sixth different team.

LB Ja’Markis Weston: New York Jets 

Notes: Ja’Markis Weston was an UDFA and suffered an injury in his last preseason game. He will open the season on IR but is eligible for return. He’s expected to join the 53-man roster when he returns, according to Zack Rosenblatt. He will play special teams.

OT Fred Johnson: Philadelphia Eagles 

Notes: The Eagles recently acquired Fred Johnson from the Jaguars via a trade. Johnson spent the last two seasons with the Eagles.

WR Ricky Pearsall: San Francisco 49ers 

Notes: Ricky Pearsall is entering his second season with the 49ers after being selected in the first round.

WR Demarcus Robinson: San Francisco 49ers 

Notes: The 49ers signed Demarcus Robinson to a two year deal this offseason. Robinson, however, is suspended three games for violating the substance abuse policy. He’s eligible to play week four vs the Jaguars

OT Brendan Crenshaw-Dickson: Tennessee Titans 

Notes: Brendan Crenshaw-Dickson made the 53-man roster as an UDFA in 2025.

WR Chimere Dike: Tennessee Titans

Notes: Chimere Dike made the 53-man roster after being selected in the 4th round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

WR Van Jefferson: Tennessee Titans

Notes: Jefferson signed a one-year deal with the Titans worth up to 2.5 million. Jefferson has made the 53-man roster and is entering his 6th season in the NFL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nick Marcinko
Nick is a recent graduate from the University of Florida with a degree in Telecommunications. He is passionate about all sports but specifically baseball and football. Nick interned at Inside the Gators and worked part time with Knights247 before joining the Gator Country family. Nick enjoys spending his free time golfing and at the beach.