Football

Elam declares for draft

Gators junior cornerback Kaiir Elam declared for the 2022 NFL Draft on Monday morning. 

Silvestri named director of sports health

Paul Silvestri has been promoted to director of sports health for football. He has been on the UF staff since 2013 and will oversee the training room alongside associate director Tony Hill.

Jones hired as director of speed improvement and skill development

Tiger Jones has been hired as the director of speed improvement and skill development. 

Watkins joins strength staff

Alex Watkins joined the Gators' staff as an assistant strength and conditioning coach on Friday.

Conner making believers out of everyone on road to UF

When David Conner was 7 or 8 years old, one of the other parents told his mom that he was going to be a Division 1 football player. That prediction has come true, as Conner is set to join the Gators in May as an offensive lineman.

Doeker hired as wide receivers graduate assistant

Billy Napier has hired David Doeker as the wide receivers graduate assistant coach.

Brown promoted to senior director of player development and alumni relations

Billy Napier has retained former Gators cornerback Vernell Brown as part of his staff. Brown has been promoted to senior director of player development and alumni relations.

Hill hired as associate director of sports health

Tony Hill has joined Billy Napier's staff as the associate director of sports health. 

Davis declares for draft

Running back Malik Davis will enter the NFL Draft, he announced late on Tuesday night. 

Mike Peterson coming home to UF

Former Gators linebacker Mike Peterson has returned to UF as the outside linebackers coach and alumni liaison.