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Florida safety Gregory Smith to enter transfer portal

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Florida Gators safety Gregory Smith plans to enter the transfer portal, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett. He confirmed his plans to Gators Online via direct message on X.

Smith, a rising redshirt freshman from Riverview (Fla.) Sumner, saw action in five games last season.

He recorded five tackles (three solo) and a pass break-up. Per Smith’s official bio at FloridaGators.com, this was his game breakdown during his true freshman season:

  • vs. Samford: Made first collegiate appearance at DB recording one tackle and a pass break-up.
  • vs Kentucky: Made SEC debut at DB. 
  • at No. 5 Texas: Played fifteen snaps on defense at safety. 
  • at Florida State: Saw action at safety where he played 49 snaps recording three tackles (two solo). 
  • Gasparilla Bowl vs. Tulane: Saw action on defense notching one solo tackle. 

It is unclear why Smith plans to enter the portal.

He got Florida’s attention in high school thanks to a productive senior season. Smith also played quarterback at Sumner, but the Gators fell in love with his athleticism and believed he could be a standout at defensive back. Then, he had a promising true freshman season and it was believed he had the potential to earn even more playing time this year.

Last December, Florida signed two elite safeties — Hylton Stubbs and Lagonza Hayward. The position was considered a priority during the 2025 recruiting cycle. Both of those players are early enrollees taking part in spring camp.

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