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While Florida has built most of its roster through in-state talent, Billy Napier and his staff have also found major success recruiting beyond state

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Florida's top out-of-state commits by class under Billy Napier

The Gators got some big news on Monday when 4-star linebacker Malik Morris of Lakeland (Fla.) High committed to Florida. The 2026 prospect became the

Florida Gators inside linebacker Grayson Howard (10) gestures during the first half at the Orange and Blue spring football game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 13, 2024. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida’s LB Room — A cycle-by-cycle look at Napier’s moves

Seven Florida Gators were selected in this year’s NFL Draft, starting with receiver Chimere Dike in the fourth round and ending with defensive back

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Projected rookie contract details for Gators players selected in 2025 NFL Draft

One of the best weekends on the football calendar is officially in the books. After three wild days in Green Bay, where the draft attendance record

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Luckett's 2025 NFL Draft Takeaways: NFC

Seven Florida Gators were selected in this year's NFL Draft, starting with receiver Chimere Dike in the fourth round and ending with defensive back

How the Gators' 7 draft picks fit with their new teams

Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James was selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday. The Dallas Cowboys picked him No. 152

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Shemar James selected in fifth round of 2025 NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Florida linebacker Shemar James in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. They took him with the No. 152 overall

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Dallas Cowboys select Shemar James in fifth round of 2025 NFL Draft

The latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft is here from NFL.com. And it's a four-round mock draft that includes trades that shake up the order and some

2025 NFL Draft: Trades rock updated NFL.com 4-round mock draft

2025 NFL Draft Trades rock 4 round mock

After just two Florida Gators attended last year’s NFL Scouting Combine, a total of nine UF players are competing in Indianapolis this week. A total

How the Florida Gators performed at 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

The first day of workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine continued Thursday with the final position group of the night. Linebackers took to the

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2025 NFL Scouting Combine: Top 10 fastest 40-yard dash times for linebackers

Now that the 2024 NFL season is officially in the book following the Philadelphia Eagles' decisive 40-22 win over two-time defending champion Kansas

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2025 NFL Draft: NFL.com releases 3-round mock featuring 7 QBs selected, surprising first round movement

The Senior Bowl is now in the rearview mirror. With that, NFL Draft season is in full swing and players from around the country beginning to step up

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Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates NFL Draft stock of Florida LB Shemar James

Departing Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James will compete in the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl, the game announced Tuesday. James declared early for

Shemar James accepts invite to post-season all-star game

Florida linebacker Shemar James has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced via Instagram on Thursday. James was a three-year player and spent

Florida linebacker Shemar James declares for 2025 NFL Draft

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida Gators junior starting linebacker Shemar James has declared early for the NFL Draft, he announced on Thursday. He was a

Florida Gators LB Shemar James declares for NFL Draft

TAMPA, FLORIDA -- Standout Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James said Monday he has not yet made a decision about his future. He's a junior who has

Gators LB Shemar James contemplating decision about his future

After the first three games of the 2024 season, it looked like Billy Napier's time at Florida was running out. But some strong showings against a

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Shemar James explains why Florida plays so hard for Billy Napier: 'We love Coach Napier'

Week 12’s college football slate brought no shortage of highlight reel plays and big-time performances from across the country as the regular season

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Kirk Herbstreit ranks top players of college football Week 12

Count broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit among those who were impressed by the Florida Gators' 27-16 win over LSU last weekend at The Swamp.  Each Monday,

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Kirk Herbstreit recognizes Gators for their strong performance vs. LSU

Week 12 gave SEC fans no shortage of standout performances. On Monday, the SEC rewarded the very best of them all by unveiling its Players of the

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SEC names Football Players of the Week after Week 12

The Florida Gators had a great showing last Saturday night in a 27-16 win over No. 22 LSU and on Monday three players were honored for their

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DJ Lagway, Shemar James & Trey Smack earn SEC honors

Each recruiting cycle, the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs are competing for some of the premier prospects. That is especially the case for those

5 Florida recruiting victories over Georgia under Billy Napier

Kentucky is fresh off another disappointing home loss in SEC play and must hit the road to play in another wild environment. The Wildcats will now

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Scouting Report: Florida Gators

As two-touchdown underdogs, the Gators put themselves in position to pull off an upset Saturday night at No. 8 Tennessee. But Florida lost the lead

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WATCH: Florida players react to Tennessee loss, Graham Mertz injury

As Gators Online breaks down the upcoming Florida Gators-UCF Knights matchup at The Swamp, here’s a closer look at where each projected defensive

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Where Florida and UCF defensive starters ranked as recruits

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