Florida Gators Football

Apr 13, 2019; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Emory Jones (5) during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Florida football: Ranking the 12 most important Gators in 2021

Jeremy Klump
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Florida Gators making a big push for elite 5-star DT Walter Nolen

D.J. Humphries should make the Pro Bowl this season

Florida football: 2022 QB Nick Evers continues to shine this offseason

STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators celebrates a win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Julian Humphrey will be the next elite Florida Gators cornerback

Jeremy Klump
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 27: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Marcus Maye #20 of the New York Jets in action against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 27, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Browns 23-16. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

It is time for the New York Jets to pay Marcus Maye

Jeremy Klump
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 02: Head coach Dan Mullen leads the Florida Gators onto the field during a game against the Georgia Bulldogs on November 02, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Florida football: 3 Gators games you should attend in 2021

Jeremy Klump
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Jun 9, 2021; Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a pass during mandatory minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Pitts is worth the most guaranteed money for a TE in NFL history

Jeremy Klump
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Emory Jones #5 of the Florida Gators looks to pass against the Oklahoma Sooners during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 30, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Emory Jones is a better quarterback than JT Daniels

Jeremy Klump
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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 13: Quarterback Emory Jones #5 of the Florida Gators leaves the field after a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Emory Jones will prove doubters wrong this season

Ryan Kately
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson #22 of the New Orleans Saints shows off his diamond smile before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is a superstar in the making

Jeremy Klump
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 10: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson #22 of the New Orleans Saints runs onto the field ahead of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 10, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Florida Gators: 3 former Gators ready for a breakout NFL season

Ryan Kately
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 02: A general view of TIAA Bank Field during a game between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs on November 02, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Florida football: The Gators will dominate Georgia again this season

Jeremy Klump
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Sep 26, 2020; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Florida Gators place kicker Evan McPherson (19) kicks a field goal during the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

No. 3 kicker in the nation Trey Smack gives Gators a new weapon

Jeremy Klump
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: Kyle Pitts poses onstage after being selected fourth by the Atlanta Falcons during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Fantasy football: Drafting tight end Kyle Pitts is a no-brainer

Ryan Kately
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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators reacts during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Shemar James’ commitment is a sign the tide is turning

Jeremy Klump
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STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators reacts before a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Florida football: Gators’ need for speed key for their 2022 recruiting class

Jeremy Klump
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Oct 6, 2018; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen does the gator chomp as he celebrates to the fans as they beat the LSU Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Florida CB Jason Marshall Jr. will be the best freshman in the nation

Jeremy Klump
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 15: Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins interacts with Running Back Jordan Scarlett #28 during Mandatory Minicamp at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on June 15, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Jordan Scarlett will make the Miami Dolphins in 2021

Jeremy Klump
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GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kaiir Elam #5 of the Florida Gators looks on during the fourth quarter against the Towson Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Kaiir Elam should be First-Team All-American, not Second-Team

Jeremy Klump
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 13: Demarcus Robinson #11 of the Kansas City Chiefs in action against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Demarcus Robinson will thrive with expanded role for the Chiefs

Jeremy Klump
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Nov 21, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen talks with Florida Gators offensive lineman Richard Gouraige (76) during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Richard Gouraige is crucial to the Florida Gators’ success

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Oct 3, 2020; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen reacts during a game against South Carolina at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, in Gainesville, Fla. Oct. 3, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brad McClenny-USA TODAY NETWORK ORIG FILE ID: 20201003_jla_usa_187.jpgUsp Ncaa Football South Carolina At Florida S Fbc Usa Fl

Florida football: Do not sleep on wide receiver Trent Whittemore

Jeremy Klump
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Van Jefferson #12 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on before the game against the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Van Jefferson will be a breakout player for the Los Angeles Rams

Jeremy Klump
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Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kyle Pitts (Florida) poses with a jersey after being selected by Atlanta Falcons as the number four overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Pitts will not replace Julio Jones for the Atlanta Falcons

Jeremy Klump
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Jadarrius Perkins brings immediate depth and talent to the secondary

Jeremy Klump
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 21: Gervon Dexter #9 of the Florida Gators plays against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium on November 21, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Gervon Dexter will be an impact player for the Gators

Jeremy Klump
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GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 09: A general view during the game between the Florida Gators and the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

2022 QB commit Nick Evers is already a star for the Florida Gators

Jeremy Klump
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