| Nicholas Villano* |
OL |
2019 |
N/A |
Retired as player |
| Brian Edwards |
DB |
2019 |
Central Michigan |
Ran into trouble after following Jim McElwain |
| Rayshad Jackson |
LB |
2019 |
UNLV |
Strong season with Rebels included 99 tackles |
| Chris Steele |
CB |
2019 |
Southern Cal |
Overhyped as a recruit based on career |
| Jalon Jones |
QB |
2019 |
Jackson State |
Trouble from start at UF, finished at B-CU |
| Malik Langham |
DL |
2019 |
Vanderbilt |
Moved to Purdue to cap unremarkable career |
| Antonneous Clayton |
DL |
2019 |
Georgia Tech |
Injuries cost physically gifted player after UF |
| Kylan Johnson |
LB |
2019 |
Pittsburgh |
10.5 TFL in his lone season at Pitt |
| T.J. McCoy |
C |
2019 |
Louisville |
Best days were with Gators |
| Daniel Justino* |
K |
2019 |
Northwestern State |
Got to play a season at smaller school |
| Daquon Green |
WR |
2019 |
Murray State |
Finished at Indiana U of Pennsylvania |
| Dionte Marks |
WR |
2020 |
UCF |
Five games with Knights over two seasons |
| Issiah Walker Jr. |
OL |
2020 |
Miami |
Well-traveled, on West Florida roster in 2025 |
| Umstead Sanders* |
LB |
2020 |
Jacksonville State |
Put together pair of productive seasons at JSU |
| Feleipe Franks |
QB |
2020 |
Arkansas |
He will always have Hail Mary win over Vols |
| Lucas Krull |
TE |
2020 |
Pittsburgh |
Two productive years at Pitt, earned NFL shot |
| Nick Sproles* |
QB |
2020 |
SW Oklahoma State |
Grad assistant on James Madison staff in 2024 |
| Chris Bleich |
OL |
2020 |
Syracuse |
Three-year starter for Orange |
| John Huggins |
S |
2020 |
Robert Morris |
Dismissed by Gators, finished at Jackson State |
| Jahari Rogers |
CB |
2021 |
SMU |
After 4 seasons at SMU, finished at Colorado State in 2025 |
| T.J. Moore |
OL |
2021 |
Charlotte |
Two seasons at Charlotte after three at UF |
| C.J. McWilliams |
CB |
2021 |
Purdue |
If he played for Boilermakers, records lost |
| Zack Sessa* |
K |
2021 |
USF |
Appeared in a game for Bulls |
| James Houston |
LB |
2021 |
Jackson State |
Had a big season with Deion, broke into NFL |
| Chester Kimbrough |
CB |
2021 |
Michigan State |
Produced three stellar seasons in East Lansing |
| Jesiah Pierre |
LB |
2021 |
Texas Tech |
Finished at UCF after three solid seasons at Texas Tech |
| Jaylin Jackson* |
WR |
2021 |
Reedley College |
A productive season at Reedley led to two more at Western Illinois |
| Iverson Clement |
RB |
2021 |
Temple |
Finished as a cornerback at B-CU in 2023 |
| Quincy Linton |
S |
2021 |
Youngstown State |
Left UF during 2020 season, spent three seasons at Youngstown State |
| Andrew Chatfield |
DL |
2022 |
Oregon State |
Faced his former teammates in Las Vegas Bowl in 2022 |
| Mordecai McDaniel |
LB |
2022 |
Iowa Western CC |
Resurfaced at Charlotte before transferring to Oklahoma State in 2025 |
| Chris Howard |
K |
2022 |
Memphis |
Unable to win UF job, he had productive final season with Tigers |
| Fenley Graham |
CB |
2022 |
Florida A&M |
Disappeared from field after transfer to Rattlers |
| Demarkcus Bowman |
RB |
2022 |
UCF |
Highly-touted Lakeland product managed only 175 yards at three schools |
| Carlos Del Rio-Wilson |
QB |
2022 |
Syracuse |
Two seasons with Orange, transferred to Marshall, and set for final season in 2026 |
| Lamar Goods |
DL |
2022 |
University of Manitoba |
Had 26 tackles for the Bisons this season |
| Emory Jones |
QB |
2022 |
Arizona State |
Started at UF in 2021, Arizona State in 2022, and Cincinnati in 2023 |
| Ty’Ron Hopper |
LB |
2022 |
Missouri |
Talented defender finished strong at Mizzou, now in second season with Packers |
| Kemore Gamble |
TE |
2022 |
UCF |
Best season at UF in 2021; dropped off with Knights in 2022 |
| Mohamoud Diabate |
LB |
2022 |
Utah |
Lost to Gators in return to Swamp in 2022; in third season with Browns |
| Jacob Copeland |
WR |
2022 |
Maryland |
Caught 26 passes in final season, 15 less than previous season at UF |
| Khris Bogle |
EDGE |
2022 |
Michigan State |
Three average seasons with Spartans after three at UF raised stock. |
| Gerald Mincey |
OL |
2022 |
Tennessee |
Started with Gators, then two seasons in Knoxville, and finished at Kentucky |
| Elijah Blades |
CB |
2022 |
Buffalo |
At last check was a member of the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League |
| Khamal Ellison* |
CB |
2022 |
N/A |
Based on research, retired from game after UF |
| Jalen Kitna |
QB |
2023 |
UAB |
Off-field headlines led to time away from game, resurfaced at UAB in 2024 |
| Antwaun Powell-Ryland |
EDGE |
2023 |
Virginia Tech |
A good one that got away, recorded 25.5 sacks in two seasons with Hokies |
| Xzavier Henderson |
WR |
2023 |
Cincinnati |
117 catches, more than 1,500 yards and 7 TDs in two seasons with Bearcats |
| David Conner |
OL |
2023 |
Colorado |
Andrews College, Florida, Colorado, Texas State … he could be anywhere right now |
| Tre’Vez Johnson |
DB |
2023 |
Missouri |
Solid college career from start, finished with two seasons with Tigers |
| Ethan White |
OL |
2023 |
Southern Cal |
Reshaped body to become starter at UF, but retired before playing at USC |
| Jordan Young |
CB |
2023 |
Cincinnati |
Had 29 tackles and an INT at Arkansas this season; spent 2 seasons at Cincy after UF |
| Michael Tarquin |
OL |
2023 |
Southern Cal |
Started at USC in 2023 and Oklahoma in 2024 |
| Chris Thomas |
DL |
2023 |
Marshall |
Two seasons at UF, two at Marshall, and 2025 at Syracuse (9 games, 7 tackles) |
| Corey Collier |
CB |
2023 |
Nebraska |
Regular in secondary past two seasons at FAMU after season at Nebraska |
| Lloyd Summerall |
EDGE |
2023 |
USF |
Shots of him and his father on recruiting visit to UF stand out as a highlight |
| Diwun Black |
LB |
2023 |
Temple |
A media Heisman candidate his first spring camp at UF, but found home in final two seasons at Temple |
| Nick Elksnis |
TE |
2023 |
South Carolina |
Resurfaced at UNLV with Dan Mullen in 2025 |
| Jalen Lee |
DL |
2023 |
LSU |
After two forgettable seasons at LSU, produced 33 tackles with UNLV in 2025 |
| Kamar Wilcoxson |
S |
2023 |
Temple |
Finished career with a quiet season at Temple in 2023 |
| Yousef Mugharbil |
OL |
2023 |
Colorado |
Injured on a scooter at UF, left for Colorado, finished at NC State |
| Donovan McMillon |
S |
2023 |
Pittsburgh |
Physical player had 220 combined tackles in two seasons with Panthers |
| David Reese |
LB |
2023 |
Cal |
Will never forget his reaction when Heavener Center opened; played two seasons at Cal, and then at Syracuse in 2025 |
| Chief Borders |
LB |
2023 |
Nebraska |
Personable player spent time at UF, Nebraska, Pitt before rejoining Mullen this year at UNLV |
| Lorenzo Lingard |
RB |
2023 |
Akron |
Best season came in his lone season with Zips |
| Daejon Reynolds |
WR |
2023 |
Pittsburgh |
Two seasons at Pitt followed his UF career; finished with 33 catches at UNLV in 2025 |
| Avery Helm |
CB |
2023 |
TCU |
Finished third year at TCU with limited production this season |
| Nay’Quan Wright |
RB |
2023 |
USF |
Rushed for more than 1,300 yards in two seasons with Bulls |
| Griffin McDowell |
OL |
2023 |
Chattanooga |
Bulked up and started in only season with Mocs |
| Trent Whittemore |
WR |
2023 |
UCF |
Nine receptions in two seasons at UCF |
| Joshua Braun |
OL |
2023 |
Arkansas |
SEC veteran played at Arkansas and Kentucky after two seasons with Gators |
| Marco Ortiz |
LS |
2023 |
Nebraska |
Took his talents to Lincoln for a final season |
| Ethan Pouncey |
CB |
2024 |
Georgia Southern |
Good student and team player; has not played since UF according to school website |
| Mannie Nunnery |
LB |
2024 |
Texas State |
Returned home for a final season and made five starts |
| Richie Leonard IV |
OL |
2024 |
Florida State |
Played final game last month where he started, but this time as enemy in The Swamp |
| Scooby Williams |
LB |
2024 |
Texas A&M |
After 43-tackle season in 2024, injuries limited his effectiveness this season |
| Jaydon Hill |
DB |
2024 |
Texas A&M |
Injuries hampered him in five seasons at UF; finished career with solid season with Aggies |
| Micah Mazzccua |
OL |
2024 |
Nebraska |
Baylor transfer spent one season with Gators before departing for Cornhuskers |
| Jalen Kimber |
CB |
2024 |
Penn State |
Closed with career-high 37 tackles at Penn State in 2024 |
| Miguel Mitchell |
S |
2024 |
Arkansas |
Recorded 26 tackles and an interception this season, his second with Razorbacks |
| Will Norman |
DL |
2024 |
Marshall |
Recently signed with Troy after stops at UF, Marshall, West Georgia and Iowa Central CC |
| Trevor Etienne |
RB |
2024 |
Georgia |
Spent a season at Georgia after a pair of more productive seasons with Gators, declared for NFL Draft |
| Princely Umanmielen |
EDGE |
2024 |
Ole Miss |
Departed in a huff after loss to Gators a season ago at Swamp in only year with Rebels |
| Keenan Landry |
DL |
2024 |
Kent State |
Played a season at Kent before transferring to McNeese this season (26 tackles, 3 sacks) |
| Caleb Douglas |
WR |
2024 |
Texas Tech |
Has 114 receptions, more than 1,700 yards, 13 TDs in two seasons at Texas Tech |
| Jalen Farmer |
OL |
2024 |
Kentucky |
Two-year starter for Wildcats after playing sparingly in two seasons at UF |
| Andrew Savaiinaea |
TE |
2024 |
Nevada |
After a season at Nevada, is currently on Mullen’s UNLV roster |
| Carlson Joseph* |
RB |
2024 |
Mars Hill University |
Played in eight games this season at Mars Hill, primarily on special teams |
| Jordan Herman |
OL |
2024 |
Charlotte |
Spent a season at Charlotte, then transferred to Sacramento State, where he started before an injury in 2025 |
| Max Brown |
QB |
2024 |
Charlotte |
Started against FSU at The Swamp in 2023, transferred to Charlotte, then to West Virginia in 2025 |
| Thai Chiaokhiao-Bowman |
WR |
2024 |
Rice |
Six catches, 55 yards for UConn this season; spent 2024 season at Rice |
| Jonathan Odom |
TE |
2024 |
Eastern Michigan |
Retired due to injuries, never played at Eastern Michigan |
| Kamari Wilson |
S |
2024 |
Arizona State |
Breakout season at Memphis in 2025 (84 tackles, 2 INT) after previous season with Sun Devils |
| Chris McClellan |
DL |
2024 |
Missouri |
Two seasons at UF, two at Missouri; had 48 tackles, six sacks this season |
| Jadarrius Perkins |
CB |
2024 |
Toledo |
Had a strong final season at Delaware State following a lost year at Toledo |
| D’Antre Robinson |
DL |
2025 |
North Carolina |
39 tackles, 2.5 TFL for disappointing Tar Heels |
| Gannon Burt* |
LS |
2025 |
North Carolina |
Reserve role in first season in Chapel Hill |
| Chase Stevens* |
OL |
2025 |
Kennesaw State |
Former UF walk-on played 10 games in 2025 |
| Gregory Smith III |
S |
2025 |
North Carolina |
Logged 24 tackles, 1 INT in first season at UNC |
| Marcus Burke |
WR |
2025 |
UCF |
Had 13 catches, 181 yards in debut season with Knights in Scott Frost’s return |
| T.J. Searcy |
EDGE |
2025 |
Texas A&M |
Slight drop in production with Aggies, three tackles in CFB Playoff loss to Miami |
| Gavin Hill |
TE |
2025 |
Florida A&M |
Committed to Rattlers, but is currently on Garden City (Kan.) CC roster |
| Dawson Johnson* |
TE |
2025 |
Old Dominion |
Former UF walk-on got on field in first season with Monarchs (2 starts, 10 catches, 99 yards) |
| Jack Pyburn |
LB |
2025 |
LSU |
Registered 52 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks with Tigers after much-publicized departure |
| Adam Mihalek |
K |
2025 |
N/A |
Brief UF starter DNP, appears to have retired from game |
| Parker Leise |
QB |
2025 |
N/A |
Did not sign with anyone, but he can always get a free meal at The Drover in Omaha |
| Brian Green Jr. |
WR |
2025 |
Georgia Southern |
Made honor roll, appeared in 5 games first year with Eagles |
| Deuce Spurlock II |
LB |
2025 |
Liberty |
Made 15 tackles in 9 games with Flames |
| Arlis Boardingham |
TE |
2025 |
Bowling Green |
Did not play in 2025 after 44 catches, 6 TDs previous two seasons with Gators |
| Christian Williams |
OL |
2025 |
Liberty |
Started 10 games at right tackle for Flames |
| Kelby Collins |
DL |
2025 |
Alabama |
Made 10 tackles, had two sacks in eight games |
| Andre Morris* |
DL |
2025 |
Iowa Central CC |
Recorded 11 tackles in 8 games; committed to Tennessee-Martin last month |
| Ja’Keem Jackson |
CB |
2025 |
LSU |
Found it hard to crack lineup, made only six tackles and battled injuries |
| Zak Sedaros* |
WR |
2025 |
Valdosta State |
In 5 games: 5 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD |
| Mike Williams |
OL |
2025 |
Towson |
Did not see any game action in first season at Towson near his Maryland home |
| Quincy Ivory |
EDGE |
2025 |
Jackson State |
One of best stories in 2025 as SWAC Defensive Player of Year (14 TFL, 6 sacks) |
| Bryce Capers |
EDGE |
2025 |
N/A |
No evidence found of him signing or playing elsewhere this year |
| Justus Boone |
DL |
2025 |
Arkansas |
Played 10 games and finished with 28 tackles for Razorbacks after injuries stalled UF career |
| Andy Jean |
WR |
2025 |
Pittsburgh |
Speedy receiver landed at Arkansas after spring at Pitt; one catch, 21 yards for Hogs |
| Muizz Tounkara |
WR |
2026 |
TBA |
Under-the-radar project former staff seemed to search for and try to develop |
| Tarvorise Brown |
DL |
2026 |
TBA |
Flashed in preseason camp but mostly a nonfactor once games started |
| DJ Lagway |
QB |
2026 |
TBA |
Face of program is looking for a new home after 19 UF starts and inconsistent 2025 season |
| KD Daniels |
RB |
2026 |
TBA |
Touchdown in Gasparilla Bowl his highlight |
| Mike Peterson Jr.* |
WR |
2026 |
TBA |
Moving on in search of opportunity to play |
| Josiah Davis |
S |
2026 |
TBA |
Unable to get onto field as redshirt freshman |
| Jordan Castell |
S |
2026 |
TBA |
Three-year starter who was serviceable but not an elite player on back end |
| Aidan Mizell |
WR |
2026 |
TBA |
Had a couple of moments but plagued by injuries, inconsistency |
| Teddy Foster |
CB |
2026 |
TBA |
Not a lot to remember in short stay |
| Marcus Mascoll |
OL |
2026 |
TBA |
See above: Foster |
| Jamroc Grimsley |
CB |
2026 |
TBA |
Never fit in after transferring from Alabama |
| Tank Hawkins |
WR |
2026 |
TBA |
Said goodbye before season was over |
| Grayson Howard |
LB |
2026 |
TBA |
Lost his job and apparently his desire to play for Gators as he remained on sideline |
| Hayden Hansen |
TE |
2026 |
TBA |
Workmanlike player who was a regular contributor in two tight-end sets |
| Michai Boireau |
DL |
2026 |
TBA |
A promising player who should attract suitors; clinched Billy Napier’s final UF win with INT |
| Enoch Wangoy |
OL |
2026 |
TBA |
OK, need to look up where he was from |
| Devon Manuel |
OL |
2026 |
TBA |
He was here but seemed invisible at 6-foot-7 |
| Naeshaun Montgomery |
WR |
2026 |
TBA |
Arrived with promise but played sparingly |
| Noel Portnjagin |
OL |
2026 |
TBA |
OK, need to look up where he was from, too |
| Eugene Wilson III |
WR |
2026 |
TBA |
Injuries zapped production after a stellar freshman season created buzz |
| Sharif Denson |
DB |
2026 |
TBA |
Plays physical and figured to have a role under new coaching staff |
| Chad Gasper Jr. |
RB |
2026 |
TBA |
Hardly knew him |
| Jayden Woods |
EDGE |
2026 |
TBA |
By end of season looked like a building block of future; undoubtedly a target in transfer market |
| Aaron Gates |
DB |
2026 |
TBA |
One of team’s best DBs in 2024 until injuries resurfaced and set him back in 2025 |
