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Wide receiver Van Jefferson figures to be one of the most impactful newcomers for the UF football team.

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Top incoming recruits/transfers rundown for fall sports

By Chris O'Brien , Andrew Huang and Alligator Staff report | July 10, 2018

There are many incoming freshmen and transfers joining UF Athletics for the 2018-19 season. With the first sporting event of the 2018 fall sports season under one month away (soccer exhibition match at Florida Gulf Coast on Aug. 7), it’s time to get acquainted with some of the new faces of the Florida Gators. Sports writers Chris O’Brien, Andrew Huang and Mark Stine highlight newcomers to watch for the upcoming football, volleyball and soccer campaigns.

Graduate transfer Adam Shuler announced that he will be attending Florida. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

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Florida lands graduate transfer Adam Shuler

By Dylan Rudolph | June 11, 2018

Coach Dan Mullen will have another defensive lineman to work with next season.

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Incoming football recruit Justin Watkins arrested

By Mark Stine | May 10, 2018

Justin Watkins, incoming freshman and 4-star recruit of the UF football team, was arrested in Marion County, Florida, Wednesday and is being charged with a misdemeanor count of “trespassing upon grounds of a public school facility.”

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Florida Gators sign assistant coaches, Grantham given $4.47 million

By Mark Stine | May 8, 2018

The Florida Gators football program signed 10 assistants to head coach Dan Mullen’s staff on Monday. UF will pay its assistants $4.74 million in 2018, and $5.44 in 2019.

Uf quarterback Feleipe Franks went 8 of 12 for 117 yards and two rushing touchdowns during Florida's Orange and Blue game on Saturday. Franks is fighting to retain the starting role for 2018.

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Orange and Blue game leaves quarterback situation unclear

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 15, 2018

The uncertainty surrounding the Florida football team’s quarterback situation is almost as murky as Jim McElwain’s prospects of ever landing another head coaching job.

Running back Jordan Scarlett is expected to be the bell-cow back by our sports editors.

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Jordan Scarlett impresses during Florida’s spring game

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 15, 2018

When UF quarterback Kyle Trask handed the ball off to running back Jordan Scarlett at the 45-yard line, it appeared he was going to be tackled immediately.

Feleipe Franks threw for 117 passing yards and recorded three total touchdowns in UF's Orange and Blue Game on Saturday.

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Gators put on a show for fans at Orange and Blue Game

By Benjamin Brandt | Apr. 15, 2018

The Florida football team filled Ben Hill Griffin Stadium with fun on Saturday afternoon.

Florida tight end C'yontai Lewis overcame everything from his mother getting run over by two trucks to his father being sentenced to life in prison to him being ruled ineligible to play high school football.

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AGAINST ALL ODDS: C’yontai Lewis overcame misfortunes in journey to joining Florida Gators

By Dylan Dixon | Apr. 13, 2018

Sophomore Marco Wilson led the Gators with 10 pass breakups last season.

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Wilson motivated to elevate defense to new level

By Benjamin Brandt | Apr. 12, 2018

Marco Wilson has escaped the pressure of rising expectations. No matter what the headlines read as he and fellow Florida cornerback C.J. Henderson continue to garner offseason attention, Wilson’s plans are much greater.

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks is locked in another preseason battle with Kyle Trask for the starting job. Franks threw three interceptions in UF's first spring scrimmage while Trask threw three touchdowns.

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From Lamborghini's to QBs, it's all the same to Mullen

By Benjamin Brandt | Apr. 10, 2018

According to Dan Mullen, playing quarterback is a bit like driving a sports car. Despite the promise of power, it’s often wise to heed the warnings of speed limits and stop signs.

Quarterback Feleipe Franks and the Gators will play in the Orange and Blue game this Saturday.

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Last week of spring practice approaches for UF with Orange and Blue Game set for Saturday

By Andrew Huang | Apr. 10, 2018

First-year coach Dan Mullen wants to break records at Florida, starting with the annual Orange and Blue Game this Saturday.

Florida defensive lineman Keivonnis Davis did not play in 2017 following an indefinite suspension from then-head coach Jim McElwain.

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Player involved in credit card scandal violates pre-trial intervention terms

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 8, 2018

Florida defensive lineman Keivonnis Davis’ status with UF’s football team remains unclear after he violated three parts of his pre-trial intervention agreement for his alleged involvement in a 2017 credit card scandal.

Cornerback Marco Wilson is expected to play a big role in Florida's defense this season after recording 34 total tackles as a freshman in 2017.

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Youthful Florida secondary getting its feet wet during spring practice

By Andrew Huang | Apr. 5, 2018

The Florida Gators secondary, which has produced five NFL draft picks in the last two seasons, takes pride in the moniker the school has received in recent years: Defensive Back University.

Tight end C'yontai Lewis caught seven passes for 42 yards and a touchdown last season for the Gators.

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Scott happy with progression of Lewis and Stephens, wants to see more from Gamble

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 5, 2018

Florida tight ends coach Larry Scott hasn’t been pleased with his unit so far this spring.

Running back Adaius Lemons broke off several long runs in Florida's scrimmage on Friday.

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Mullen reflects on Friday's ‘herky-jerky’ scrimmage

By Benjamin Brandt | Apr. 3, 2018

Dan Mullen takes delight in the details.

Former UF kicker Eddy Pineiro was one of 18 players who participated in Florida's pro day on Wednesday.

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Spring Camp Roundup: Week 3

By Andrew Huang | Apr. 1, 2018

Week 3 of spring practices saw a couple new developments for Florida’s football team.

Quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson hasn't been shy about his thoughts on Feleipe Franks. “We give (Franks) a lot of responsibility,” Johnson said.

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‘From the class to the grass:’ Florida QB impresses coaches

By Benjamin Brandt | Mar. 29, 2018

He did it last season in front of almost 90,000 fans, sending Ben Hill Griffin Stadium into a frenzy as he hurled a game-winning 63-yard touchdown to beat Tennessee.

Florida defensive lineman Taven Bryan gets instruction from Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Marinelli during UF's pro day on Wednesday.

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Bryan impresses at Pro Day, Elam and Callaway fight for second chance

By Jake Dreilinger | Mar. 28, 2018

After the 40-yard dashes and shuttle runs were over, all eyes turned to the south end zone of Florida’s Indoor Practice Facility where UF defensive lineman Taven Bryan stood with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli.

Marcell Harris celebrates during Florida's 38-28 loss against Tennessee on Sept. 24, 2016, at Neyland Stadium.

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Former UF players hoping to impress NFL teams at pro day

By Andrew Huang | Mar. 27, 2018

Eighteen former Florida football players will have the chance to impress NFL scouts this morning at UF’s annual pro day.

Sophomore running back Adarius Lemons was one of several players subjected to a heavy workload during Florida's practice on Tuesday.

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Mullen preaches accountability in early spring practices

By Benjamin Brandt | Mar. 22, 2018

Armored in their bulky pads, Florida’s football players ran sideline to sideline at the Sanders Practice Field on Tuesday afternoon. One of the bodies charging across the grass wasn’t wearing a helmet, however.