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Lyons ready to get started at his “dream school”

UF freshman defensive lineman Jamari Lyons never wavered on his commitment when Dan Mullen was fired last November. Florida is his "dream school," and he's excited for the opportunity to make an impact.

Notebook: Napier sounds off on NIL and portal, Pearsall a playmaker,...

Prior to the final stop on his spring speaking tour on Thursday night, Billy Napier met with the media and discussed the current landscape of college football with NIL and the transfer portal, the Gators' addition of Ricky Pearsall and more.

Sherrill overseeing Gators’ transfer portal evaluations

With the transfer portal playing an increasingly large role in the roster construction of football programs across the country, it should come as no surprise that Billy Napier has someone on his staff who oversees the evaluation of portal players. Meet Bird Sherrill, the Gators' director of college personnel.

Max Brown: The Gators’ next hidden gem?

Less than two years ago, Max Brown was a backup quarterback at Lincoln Christian School in Tulsa. More than 6,700 yards of total offense and 101 touchdowns later, he's getting ready to begin his career as a Gator. He's looking to become the Gators' next hidden gem at the quarterback position.

Danos bridging the gap between medical staff and coaches

Director of Player Athletic Development Joe Danos was hired in December to help injured players transition back into the flow of things using a data-driven and goal-oriented approach.

Man on a mission: Williams determined to prove UF coaches right

A year ago, offensive lineman Christian Williams' only college offer was from an NAIA program. Now, he's getting ready to start his journey as a Gator. He's determined to not let the coaches who gave him this opportunity down.

Way-too-early look at UF’s 2023 draft class

With the 2022 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, here is a way-too-early look at 10 Gators who might hear their names called in the 2023 draft.

2022 NFL Draft: Pierce selected No. 107 by Texans

The first UF offensive player is off the board, as the Houston Texans took running back Dameon Pierce with the No. 107 overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.

2022 NFL Draft: Carter selected No. 95 by Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals have selected Gators defensive lineman Zachary Carter with the 95th overall pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.

2022 NFL Draft: Elam selected No. 23 by Bills

The Buffalo Bills selected UF cornerback Kaiir Elam with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. Elam becomes the 18th Gators defensive back to be drafted since 2010, including the sixth first-rounder.