Countdown to Kickoff 2025

#25 Lee McGriff WR (1972-74)
McGriff is one of the greatest success stories in UF history, going from walk-on to the Gators’ leading receiver in 1973 and 1974. A two-time All-SEC selection, McGriff in those two years combined to catch 74 passes for 1,401 yards and 12 touchdowns. His son Travis also was a standout receiver for the Gators; Travis played for Steve Spurrier, while Lee — who began his career as a walk-on — played receiver in a Wishbone offense. McGriff, who went to Tampa Plant, was a second-team All-SEC pick as a junior in 1973, when he led the league with 703 receiving yards (on 38 receptions). He was a first-team selection as a senior, when he led the league in receptions (38), receiving yards (750) and TD receptions (seven).




#25 Brandon James KR/WR (2006-09)
James was one of the great return men this century in college football. He was a consensus All-American in 2008, First-Team All-SEC and SEC Special Teams Player of the Year in 2008 and Second-Team All-SEC in 2007. James’ rushing and receiving totals were just okay. But in his era, there may not have been a more feared player in the return game. And, he helped UF win
two national titles. Other notables: RB Elijah Williams, WR Stacey Simmons, DB Chuck Hatch, RB Jordan Scarlett, S Roger Sibbald, DB Bill Gaisford, RB Dick Kirk.