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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

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

Florida football: The Gators will dominate Georgia again this season

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: Extending Dan Mullen was a no-brainer

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 30: Defensive back Trey Dean III #0 of the Florida Gators celebrates a sack and fumble recovery against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at AT&T Stadium on December 30, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Trey Dean III needs to be the leader of the Florida Gators secondary

Sep 21, 2019; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) runs out of the tunnel prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Florida football: 3 reasons to be excited about the defense in 2021

GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Marco Wilson #3 of the Florida Gators looks on during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

Marco Wilson was a steal for the Arizona Cardinals

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators watches a play in the second half of their game against the Idaho Vandals at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Florida football: Dan Mullen can cement his Gators legacy in 2021

Nov 21, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Kaiir Elam (5) intercepts a pass intended for Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Chris Pierce Jr. (19) during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mel Kiper is correct, Kaiir Elam is a top 10 player in the 2022 NFL Draft

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - MARCH 05: (L-R) In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, ESPN college football analyst and former University of Florida football coach, Urban Meyer, "Albert" The University of Florida mascot and Denver Broncos Quarterback and former University of Florida Quarterback, Tim Tebow attend "ESPN The Weekend" on March 05, 2011 at Disney's Hollywood Studios Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Mark Ashman/Disney Parks via Getty Images)

Stop whining about the Jacksonville Jaguars signing Tim Tebow

May 14, 2021; Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs during rookie camp at the Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Pitts already considered a top TE in the NFL, and he should be

GAINESVILLE, FL- SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators speaks into his headset during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Florida football: 3 reasons to be excited about the Gators in 2021

Sep 26, 2020; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. (1) during the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Brenton Cox Jr. is going to be a monster for the Florida Gators in 2021