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Football 2026 RedZone & Most Likely List

REDZONE LIST:
Marquez Daniel
JaReylan McCoy
Carsyn Baker
Javarii Luckas

CJ Hester

CJ Bronaugh
Malik Morris
Somourian Wingo Jr


Commit List (2026)
QB Will Griffin
DT Jamir Perez
OL Gnive Carr
DB Kaiden Hall
OL Chancellor Campbell

ATH Justin Williams
TE Kekua Aumua


Quarterbacks: (1)
Will Griffin FLORIDA VERBAL

Running Backs: (1)

Exavier Crowell
Derrek Cooper
Carsyn Baker
Jonaz Walton NOTRE DAME VERBAL
Amari Latimer

Justin Williams
Javian Mallory MIAMI VERBAL
Javari Barnett ILLINOIS VERBAL
Jayreon Campbell
Cardae Mack ARIZONA STATE VERBAL

Wide Receivers: (2-3)
Brian Williams JR

Naeem Burroughs CLEMSON VERBAL
Calvin Russell
Cederian Morgan
Brandon Bennett
Denarius Gray AUBURN VERBAL
Marquez Daniel

Somourian Wingo Jr
Messiah Hampton
Jabari Brady
Peyton Dyer
Brandon Brown Jr
Michael Brown TEXAS A&M VERBAL
Darryon Williams FSU VERBAL
Tyren Wortham UCF VERBAL
Elijah West

Tight End: (1-2)
Heze Kent
Kaiden Prothro
Mack Sutter
Ty Goettsche BYU VERBAL

Brock Harris BYU VERBAL
Carson Sneed TENNESSEE VERBAL
Caleb Tafua TEXAS A&M VERBAL
JC Anderson
Ryder Mix OKLAHOMA VERBAL
Landen Miree
Matt Ludwig MICHIGAN VERBAL
Ian Premer
Israel Briggs ARIZONA STATE VERBAL
Gavin Mueller COLORADO VERBAL
Adan Gehm
Kekua Aumua
Xavier Tiller
William Vaughn BOSTON COLLEGE VERBAL
DJ Howerton RUTGERS VERBAL


Offensive Line: (3-4)
Gnive Carr (G) FLORIDA VERBAL

Immanuel Iheanacho (T)
Eken Ogboko (T)
Keenyi Pepe (T) USC VERBAL
Chancellor Campbell (T)
Javieon Cooper (T) SYRACUSE VERBAL

Javarii Luckas
Johnnie Jones Jr (T)
Leo Delaney (T) CLEMSON VERBAL
Pierre Dean (T)
Zyon Guiles (T) SOUTH CAROLINA VERBAL
Bryston Martinez (T) LSU VERBAL
Emanuel Tucker (T)
Kodi Green (T) OREGON VERBAL
Andrew Trout (T) MINNESOTA VERBAL
Claude Mpouma (T)
Chris Booker (T) ALABAMA VERBAL
John Turntine III (T)
Carter Scruggs (T) CLEMSON VERBAL
Ben Nichols (T) NOTRE DAME VERBAL
Deacon Schmitt (T)
Michael Bowens Jr (T)
Rico Schrieber (T) PURDUE VERBAL
Keenen Britt (T)
Zachary Lewis (T)
Micah Smith (T)
Courtney Heard (T)
Courtlin Heard (T)
Mitchell Smith (T)
Rhys Woodrow (T) MIAMI VERBAL
Bryson Cooley (T)
Ben Congdon (T) MIAMI VERBAL
Malcolm Gaston (T)
Sam Greer (T) OHIO STATE VERBAL
Blaise Thomassie (T)
Edward Baker (T)
Samuel Roseborough (G)
Breck Kolojay (G)
Micah Smith (G)
Desmond Green (G)
Canon Pickett (G) MIAMI VERBAL
Parker Pritchett (G) AUBURN VERBAL
Bear McWhorter (G) MICHIGAN VERBAL
Graham Houston (G) GEORGIA VERBAL
Joel Ervin (G) MIAMI VERBAL

Lamar Brown (G)
Tyler Merill (G) NOTRE DAME VERBAL
Chancellor Barclay (G) CLEMSON VERBAL
Grant Wise (G) CLEMSON VERBAL
Zykie Helton (C)
Jakobe Green (G) MISISSIPPI STATE VERBAL
Scottland Dover (G) APP ST VERBAL
Darius Gray (G)
Brandon Anderson (IOL)

Defensive Tackle: (2)
Jamir Perez FLORIDA VERBAL
Vodney Cleveland
Kendall Guervil

James Johnson
Preston Carey
Valdin Stone
Tyson Bacon MIAMI VERBAL

Elijah Golden
T-Ron Richardson
Emmanuel Ruffin
Bryce Perry-Wright
Deuce Geralds
Earnest Rankin
Tico Crittendon Jr

Defensive End: (2)
JaReylan McCoy
Trenton Henderson
Anthony Jones
Jake Kreul

Kevin Ford Jr
Luke Wafle
Hezekiah Harris AUBURN VERBAL
Nolan Wilson
Carter Luckie GEORGIA VERBAL
Kamhariyan Johnson ALABAMA VERBAL
Jerimy Finch Jr


Linebackers: (2)
Malik Morris
Duyon Forkpa
Tyler Atkinson
Keenan Britt SOUTH CAROLINA VERBAL
Izayia Williams OLE MISS VERBAL
Tristan Givens
Karon Maycock FLORIDA STATE VERBAL
Adam Balogoun Ali
Jaden Bush
TJ White

Cornerbacks: (2)
CJ Hester

CJ Bronaugh NEBRASKA VERBAL
Danny Odem
Brody Jennings MICHIGAN VERBAL
Xavier Lherisse OREGON VERBAL
Jaelen Waters MIAMI VERBAL
Jermaine Bishop Jr TEXAS VERBAL
Dorian Barney
Blake Stewart
Rodarion Jones
Bralan Womack
Kenton Dopson MIAMI VERBAL
Shmar Akande TOLDEO VERBAL

Safety: (2)
Kaiden Hall FLORIDA VERBAL
Chauncey Kennon

Devin Jackson
Jorden Edmonds ALABAMA VERBAL
Justice Fitzpatrick GEORGIA VERBAL

Ayden Pouncey NOTRE DAME VERBAL
Kelan Jones GEORGIA VERBAL
James Dunningan Jr KANSAS VERBAL
Jireh Edwards
Lasiah Jackson
Simon Caldwell OHIO STATE VERBAL
Jaydin Broadnax LOUISVILLE VERBAL
Bryant Junius
Jordan Smith GEORGIA VERBAL
Jamarrion Gordon

ATH:
Ryan Mosley GEORGIA VERBAL

New Story UF BOT Chair not happy with BD of Governors

Ruh-Roh


A message from UF BOT Chair, Mori Hosseini:

As many of you are aware, the State of Florida Board of Governors on Tuesday declined to confirm Dr. Santa Ono as president of the University of Florida. This action is unprecedented in the Board of Governors’ 22-year history.

Dr. Ono is one of the most accomplished academic leaders in the world. He most recently served as president of the University of Michigan, one of the nation’s top ranked public universities. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has led three globally recognized research universities. He has a distinguished record of academic excellence, executive leadership, and public service.

We had a national search led by a committee composed of faculty, the student body president, administrators, alumni, other stakeholders and a representative of the board of governors. The committee unanimously selected Dr. Ono as the recommended finalist in early May.

On May 27, after a thorough public interview and discussion, the UF Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Ono as the 14th President of the University of Florida. The Board of Trustees is the governing body responsible for the leadership and day-to-day oversight of the University of Florida, and it conducted a thorough, deliberative, and principled process in reaching its decision. Our Board of Trustees stands by the integrity of the search, the strength of the candidates it produced, and the principles that guided our work. It also continues to stand by its selection of Dr. Ono and fully supported that selection at the Board of Governors confirmation meeting.

The Board of Governors provides state university system-level oversight, including the statutory mandate that it shall confirm the presidential selection by a university board of trustees. The Board of Governors failure to confirm Dr. Ono is deeply disappointing to our Board of Trustees.

We believe Dr. Ono was uniquely qualified to lead this University at this moment. The symbolism and substance of a sitting president of a university as prestigious as the University of Michigan choosing to come to the University of Florida should not be lost. It was a powerful signal that Florida’s model for higher education — grounded in merit, academic excellence, institutional neutrality, and accountability to students and taxpayers — is earning the trust and interest of top-tier leaders across the country who are ready to advance that vision. Still, we remain focused on our mission and united in our commitment to this institution.

Let me be clear: this moment, while disappointing to our Board of Trustees and many of you, will not diminish the University of Florida’s momentum, with or without Mori Hosseini.

We remain firmly committed to our students, our faculty, our staff, and our role as a national leader in public higher education. Our responsibility now is to move forward with strength, purpose, and an unshakable belief in UF’s future. We will continue to pursue the kind of bold, principled, and forward-thinking leadership that Gator Nation deserves.

Go Gators!

Football Welp that didn’t take long. NCAA settlement title IX lawsuit filed.

Knew that was gonna happen. This is going to be a huge huge problem, and I am telling you the only way this will ever be settled is through legislation.

NonGator Wide Open Wednesday - The Choice is Yours

Guy was a true legend..RIP Brian Wilson

by the way in more non Gator news...

10 Deadliest Animals in the Sunshine State

I found a nice article for all Florida residents; I thought I would share it, discussing the ten deadliest animals in the state.

1. Bull Shark
Lurking in those warm, tropical waters is one of the ocean's deadliest predators, the bull shark. The bull shark is considered aggressive, territorial, and extremely dangerous. Unfortunately, encounters with humans are pretty common in Florida's waters, and these sharks are responsible for a large number of unprovoked attacks.

2. Alligators
We all joke that alligators are so common that they are like squirrels in Florida. However, their commonality does not diminish their danger. An alligator has mighty jaws and is capable of inflicting serious injury and death on humans. AZ Animals shares that "it is estimated that Florida's alligator population stands at about 1.3 million." That's a lot of gators!

3. Cottonmouth Snake
When it comes to snakes, the cottonmouth is one of the deadliest. This semi-aquatic pit viper is highly dangerous due to their venomous bite. Outdoor Alabama shares that its venom is "hemotoxic," meaning that "the venom breaks down and destroys blood cells and other tissues and reduces the ability of blood to coagulate or clot."

4. Burmese Python
Although they are not native to Florida, this does not mean they are not present in the Sunshine State. Additionally, they rank among the deadliest animals in the state of Florida. While they are not venomous, they could still easily kill you. Pythons are constrictors, meaning they wrap themselves around their prey and squeeze until the prey can no longer breathe. Then, they release them and swallow their prey whole.

5. Florida Panther
Ironically, this animal makes it onto Florida's list of deadliest animals, but we pose a threat to them as well. While the panther is easily capable of shredding you with their sharp teeth and claws, they are considered an endangered species. Many die due to automobile accidents. At the same time, most attacks on people occur only when people trespass into the panther's habitat.

6. Great White Sharks
Keeping the ball rolling here, bull sharks are not the only deadly fish that reside in Florida's water. The great white also calls the warm coastal waters its home. The movie Jaws did a good enough job explaining to you how and why these sharks can pose a threat to humans.

7. Pygmy Rattlesnake
Unsurprisingly, we have another snake on the list of deadliest animals in Florida. And here I thought all you had to worry about were sharks and alligators. Although their venom is not as potent as some other snakes, it is still enough to cause you harm, particularly in the case of children and pets.

8. Lionfish
The more sea creatures that I add to this list, the less likely I am to go into the ocean. This invasive species was introduced to Florida waters and now poses a threat to anyone who comes into contact with its venomous spines. Those spines can cause intense pain, nausea, and even severe allergic reactions in those who are stung.

9. Florida Black Bear
While black bears may look cute and cuddly, they are pretty dangerous. Although not as big as a grizzly, they are still fully capable of injuring and even killing humans who get too close to them. Between their sharp claws and powerful jaws, a human would not stand a chance.

10. Box Jellyfish
Finally, last but not least on our list of deadliest animals in Florida, we have the box jellyfish. World Atlas reports that in Florida, the box jellyfish "kills more people than sharks." They are not only deadly in Florida but are also one of the deadliest creatures across the ocean. Their tentacles are full of stings that inject venom that can stop your heart if stung. Some victims never even make it back to shore after being stung.

Story by Stephanie Heath
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Football Very optimistic and excited for the upcoming season.

I woke up this morning feeling very optimistic and excited for the upcoming season. Maybe too optimistic lol but anyways here’s why:

For the first time in a very long time I feel like Florida’s offense can now hurt an opposing defense with the run game and with the passing game.

I’m 32 years old and I truly believe this could potentially be the best/deepest RB room in my lifetime. That doesn’t mean I’m saying any of these RB’s will be better than Fred Taylor, but overall I believe this could be the best RB room Florida has had in a very long time. Which will also mean we can potentially have the best/deepest RB room in the SEC and probably the nation. When Webb and Daniels are your 3rd and 4th RB on the depth chart, that’s scary. Hell I would be thrilled if they were our top 2 RB’s on the team. We know a strong running game can wear down an opposing defense.

Then that’s when they make the mistake of putting a safety in the box, leaving more 1 on 1 opportunities on the outside for our very talented and fast WR’s. Imagine having to leave a DB on an island to try and cover WR’s such as Sturdivant, Eugene Wilson, Mizell, and Dallas Wilson.. Oh and the best deep ball thrower in the nation is passing them the ball, standing in the pocket behind an OL that is returning 4 starters, including the best center in the nation. Good luck trying to stop that.

TE room isn’t great, but it can be solid.

The defense showed a lot of promise towards the end of the season even with all the injuries they had, especially in the secondary. This defense isn’t as deep and as talented as the 2006 and 2008 National Championship teams but they still have a chance to be pretty damn good.

I really like our Edge/Jack room. Banks could potentially not only be a 1st rounder, but he can be the best DT in the nation and a future top 10 pick.

I absolutely love our LB room. Could be the best LB room Florida has had since 2016 when Jarrad Davis and Alex Anzalone were rocking heads. A little light on numbers at that position but a very talented group. A top 4 of Howard, Robinson, Graham, and Chiles has a chance to be one of the best LB rooms in the SEC.

Like I mentioned earlier, there were a lot of injuries in the secondary, but that allowed a lot of DB’s to get valuable playing experience last season which could end up playing dividends. This probably won’t be an elite secondary but it can be good if they can stay healthy. There’s 13 former blue chip DB’s in Florida’s secondary.

Trey Smack is good kicker, not sure how good the punter Tommy Doman will be.

I still have my concerns about Napier as a play caller and as a game day coach but we did finish the season strong last year. Napier does have an elite running scheme though and I do give him credit for that. The health of Lagway gives me some worry too.

I would like to see everyone’s else’s thoughts for this upcoming season. Where am I wrong? Am I too optimistic?

New Story Baker: Settlement helps NCAA stabilize, avoid 'bankruptcy'

ORLANDO, Fla. -- NCAA president Charlie Baker told hundreds of collegiate athletics administrators during a keynote address Tuesday that the recent multibillion-dollar House settlement approval creates "a far better future" for the organization, one that "comes with choices, instead of bankruptcy."

In front of a standing-room-only crowd, Baker told the assembled group, "No one in this room needs to hear me say that this is one of the biggest changes ever in college sports. I hope you also understand that it's a far better future than virtually every other alternative that could have been in front of us.

Football Summer announcement dates

I will try to keep this updated as the summer comes and goes, since it appears it is going to be a crazy busy summer with commitments, whether for UF or just in general. All of these below have a UF offer, but not all have interest, obviously. Those without a UF OV date I would not count on, but they are relevant because some will end up at rival schools and may affect others whom we might have or will have interest in, in the future as things play out.

Updated as of June 11th.

Quick Notes:

  • McCoy, Hester, and Preston Carey were spring game 2025 attendees this year.
  • Heze Kent was at the spring game in 2024, and came to FNL in 2023.
  • There are around 6-8 UF leans on this top list.
  • Bronaugh (Under Armor), McCoy (Rivals ATL), and Forkpa (Rivals ATL) were all named positional MVP's for the camps.
PositionPlayerLegacyUF OV dateAnnouncement date
OLTyler Chukuyem6/13/20256/16/2025
OLJavarii Luckas (RedZone)UF5/30/20256/16/2025
DLPreston Carey6/6/256/30/25
DLJaReylan McCoy (RedZone)5/30/20257/1/2025
SAFCJ Hester (RedZone)5/30/20257/1/2025
WRBrian Williams5/30/20257/1/2025
WRCederian Morgan6/6/20257/2/2025
SAFJireh Edwards6/3/20257/5/2025
WRCalvin RussellMiami5/16/20257/5/2025
CBChauncey KennonMiami5/16/20257/6/2025
TEHeze Kent5/30/20257/12/2025
SAFBralan WomackAuburn5/30/20258/22/2025
CBCJ Bronaugh (RedZone)EMU5/30/2025July?
RBCarsyn Baker (RedZone)5/16/2025Late June?
LBDuyon Forkpa Jr.5/30/2025September?
Other
WRMessiah Hampton-6/13/2025
TELuke Sorenson-6/20/2025
RBEzavier Crowell-6/26/2025
DLNoah Clark-7/2/2025
OLLamar Brown-7/4/2025
LBTank King-7/4/2025
CBDorian Barney-7/5/2025
OLImmanuel Iheanacho-8/5/2025
OLBrandon Anderson-8/15/2025

Done Deal With China

President Trump has worked out a deal with China and it appears they will become a valuable trading partner. Some parts of the bill may conflict with Florida's stance on China but the Federal government may prevail. I am not sure about the legal issues.

President Trump agrees to Chinese students attending our universities and colleges and says he has always been in favor of that. I am not sure how this deal treats the purchase of land by the Chinese. I guess we will find out in the details.

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Tariffs

I will say, this was not on my dance card in terms of what I wanted Trump to do. My memory is not perfect, but I am pretty sure (feel free to bring up old posts, if my recollection is off) of the vigorous debates we had on this board, Tariffs were not one of them.

We may be forcing (unnecessarily) a recession not tied to reduce the size of government (which I am ALL for).

I was absolutely for Tariffs to shut down the border. I happen to think that if Canada wants to ship us cheap oil and lumber to reduce the cost of fuel and input costs to so many and in turn allow us to build housing more cheaply, then terrific.

We will see. if the right loses the house in 2026 and then the white house in 2028 because of THIS issue, then it is (similar to Biden excluding Elon from the EV summit) a massive unforced error.

Again, we will see.
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