Spring Camp Central: Florida holds first practice under Jon Sumrall

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — After building his staff and roster, the real work now begins for first-year coach Jon Sumrall. The 2026 Florida Gators football team opens spring camp Tuesday with the first practice of the Sumrall era.

The viewing period for the media starts at approx. 8:32 a.m. on Tuesday. Gators Online will be on hand and running a thread on our Swamp Talk message board forum with live updates, practice notes and video clips.

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Following practice, Sumrall will meet with the media along with UF director of football performance Rusty Whitt, linebacker Myles Graham and JACK Jayden Woods, who is one of four scholarship players with a new jersey number in 2026.

Monday’s press conference is scheduled to start at approx. 10:45 a.m. from the Heavener Football Training Center.

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