Former Gators

The Florida Gators have had their fair share of NFL players throughout the years. Standout players include Emmitt Smith, Jack Youngblood and Percy Harvin. In today’s NFL, there are several recently drafted former Gators who have the potential to be future stars. Dameon Pierce Pierce is a rookie running back …

Former Gators forward Keyontae Johnson is back on the floor after transferring from Florida in May. Let’s take a look at what he’s up to now in his basketball career. Johnson’s Career with UF The stage was set. Coming into the 2021-2022 NCAA men’s basketball season, Johnson was the Preseason …

It is undeniable that the Florida Gators Football program has produced numerous notable sports figures in the last few decades. One prominent Gator whose name has gradually gained traction in recent years is former offensive lineman Max Starks. Starks played for the Florida Gators from 2000 to 2003. During his …

Florida’s History of Stars The Florida Gators have produced several star athletes in the professional sports world. This remains true in today’s NBA. Some of their most impressive NBA players include five-time All-star Al Horford, three-time All-star Bradley Beal, three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem, and Mavericks starting power forward Dorian …

After an incredible college career for former Florida Gator Ike Hilliard, the wide receiver is now coaching in the SEC at Auburn. He is in his first year as the wide receiving coach and has helped the Tigers win five games this year after being hired in February.  Playing and …

Former Gators head basketball coach Lon Kruger was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Fame on Sunday. He joins John Beilein, Jim Calhoun, Jerry Krause and Roy Williams as this year’s inductees. Gator Days Coach Kruger made his mark on Florida basketball. He took over the program in 1990 and …

It’s been six months since former Gators defensive lineman Zachary Carter was selected in the third round of the NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. The 95th overall pick was known in the Swamp for his dynamic skill set. Carter played a pivotal role on the defense under Dan Mullen. …

The ex-Gator Keyontae Johnson played and started his first game for Kansas State on Monday. The last time Johnson took the court for an entire game was in 2020 for the Gators before collapsing on the floor. Johnson transferred to K-State in the spring and started for the team in …

The Orlando Magic (1-7) lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder (4-3) 116-108 on Tuesday night. final from oklahoma city pic.twitter.com/N3Cj8KCkMK — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 2, 2022 The Thunder won their fourth game in a row against the Orlando Magic. Orlando Magic The Magic were holding back the Thunder and …

A Gator great found a new home on Thursday. Second-year wide receiver Kadarius Toney, a 2021 first-round pick, was traded from the Giants to the Kansas City Chiefs. Bumpy Pro Start Injury and inconsistency have marred Toney’s young NFL career. Selected 20th overall in 2021, Toney flashed as a rookie …