47. Florida Gators Football Best Players of Alltime

John Rizzo

The Florida Gators football program is an iconic collegiate powerhouse that has achieved legendary success over the years. From their first national championship in 1996 to their numerous bowl game appearances, the University of Florida’s storied history on the gridiron continues today as they strive for excellence both on and off of the field.

With a rabid fan base eager to cheer them on every Saturday during fall season, it’s no wonder why so many people consider being part of Gator Nation such an honor. Whether you’re looking for thrilling games or some good old-fashioned college fun, there’s something special about watching a Gators football game live at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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1. Max Garcia

Guard

Max Garcia Career

  • Denver Broncos (2015–2018)
  • Arizona Cardinals (2019–2021)
  • New York Giants (2022)*
  • Arizona Cardinals (2022–present)

Max Garcia was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played for the Broncos from 2015 to 2018, and then signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2019.

Garcia has been a mainstay on the Cardinals' offensive line over his three-year career there. Max Garcia is a former NFL player who most notably played for the New England Patriots. 

Max Garcia has won multiple championships and awards, including being a Super Bowl champion and second-team All-SEC player.

Currently, Max Garcia is an active career coach in the NFL coaching staff of the Miami Dolphins.

2. Cris Collinsworth

Wide receiver

Cris Collinsworth Career

  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1981−1983)
  • 3× Pro Bowl (1981–1983)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1981)
  • First-team All-American (1980)
  • 3× First-team All-SEC (1978–1980)
  • University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame

Cris Collinsworth is a wide receiver who played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1981 to 1988. He was twice selected to the Second-team All-Pro and also won three consecutive Pro Bowls (1983−1985).

Cris Collinsworth was born in Titusville, Florida in 1959. After playing college football at Florida, he was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1981. Cris Collinsworth enjoyed a successful career with the Bengals, winning three Pro Bowls and being named Second-team All-Pro on three occasions.

In 1988, he retired from professional football after spending his entire career with one team. Cris Collinsworth currently works as a color commentator for ESPN's NFL coverage and contributes articles to several sports publications. Cris Collinsworth has been a broadcaster for the NFL since 1981.

He is known for his detailed analysis of games and his passionate calls on the broadcast. Cris Collinsworth was a three-time first-team All-American at Florida and won multiple awards during his career in the NFL, including 3 Pro Bowls and 1 First Team All-SEC honor. 

In addition to broadcasting, Cris Collinsworth also does some occasional commentary work with ESPN events such as College Football Playoff National Championship games and NBA playoff games when they are played in the Philadelphia area where he resides part-time.

Married to former sportswriter Donna Marie Lutz, they have two children together - daughter Kaela (born 1990) and son Chase (born 1994). After hanging up his mic full-time following Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, Cris currently works as an analyst on NBC's Sunday Night Football broadcasts alongside Al Michaels and John Madden.

Also Played For: cincinnati bengals

3. Carlos Dunlap

Defensive end

Carlos Dunlap Career

  • 2× Pro Bowl (2015, 2016)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2010)
  • BCS national champion (2009)
  • BCS National Championship Defensive MVP (2009)
  • First-team All-SEC (2009)

Carlos Dunlap was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2010. He has played for the Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs since then. 

Carlos Dunlap is known for being a strong defensive lineman who can cause disruption on the opposing team's offensive line.

In 2018, he was named to his first Pro Bowl and led the NFL with 17 sacks that season. Carlos Dunlap is married with two children and currently resides in North Charleston, South Carolina Carlos Dunlap is a versatile defensive lineman who can play on the edge or in the middle of the defense.

He has been a Pro Bowler and All-Pro selection both seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, and he was also conference champion and national championship MVP in 2009 while at Florida State University. 

Dunlap is known for his relentless pursuit of opposing quarterbacks, as well as his dominance against run offenses.

The 28-year-old should continue to improve upon his already formidable stats over the next few years, making him one of the most promising defensive linemen in recent memory.

4. Reggie Nelson

Safety

Reggie Nelson Career

  • Second-team All-Pro (2015)
  • 2× Pro Bowl (2015, 2016)
  • NFL interceptions co-leader (2015)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2007)
  • BCS National Championship (2007)
  • Jack Tatum Trophy (2006)
  • Consensus All-American (2006)
  • First-team All-SEC (2006)

Reggie Nelson was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2007, and spent four seasons with the team. In 2013, Reggie signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.

He is a free safety who has played in over 100 games throughout his career. Reggie is known for being one of the hardest hitters on the field and for his ability to make plays on defense even when he's not directly involved in a tackle or interception.

Nelson was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Nelson had a breakout year in 2014, being named to his first Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro nod. 

In 2015, he led all NFL interception returners with 38 takeaways and helped lead the team to their fourth playoff appearance in franchise history.

On March 9th, 2018 it was announced that Nelson had signed with the Oakland Raiders as a free agent after playing for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2010–2018.

Also Played For: oakland raiders

5. Emmitt Smith

Running back

Emmitt Smith Career

  • 3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
  • Super Bowl MVP (XXVIII)
  • NFL Most Valuable Player (1993)
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1990)
  • 4× First-team All-Pro (1992–1995)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (1991, 1996)
  • 8× Pro Bowl (1990–1995, 1998, 1999)
  • 4× NFL rushing yards leader (1991–1993, 1995)
  • 3× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (1992, 1994-1995)
  • NFL scoring leader (1995)
  • NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1990)
  • Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
  • Bert Bell Award (1993)
  • SEC Most Valuable Player (1989)
  • Unanimous All-American (1989)
  • 3× First-team All-SEC (1987–1989)
  • Florida Football Ring of Honor

Emmitt Smith was a running back for the Dallas Cowboys from 1990 to 2002. He is fifth all-time in NFL rushing yards and seventh all-time in NFL touchdowns.

Emmitt Smith has two Super Bowl rings, one with the Dallas Cowboys (1990) and one with the Arizona Cardinals (2003). In February 2004, Smith announced his retirement from professional football after 10 seasons.

Emmit now works as an analyst on Fox Sports 1's "NFL Total Access". On October 18th, 2010, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio alongside former Cowboy teammate Michael Irvin. Emmitt currently resides in Pensacola Beach, Florida.

Emmitt Smith is one of the most successful running backs in NFL history. He has won three Super Bowls and was MVP of the game in XXVIII. Emmitt was a unanimous All-American selection as a freshman at Florida State and led the Seminoles to two SEC titles before entering the NFL draft.

After being drafted by Dallas, Emmit became an instant superstar, leading them to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances (XXVII, XXVIII) and winning XXX on his way to becoming one of the greatest players in league history.

Also Played For: dallsa cowboy, dallas cowboys

6. Tim Tebow

Quarterback

Tim Tebow Career

  • 2× BCS national champion (2006, 2008)
  • BCS National Championship Game MVP (2008)
  • Heisman Trophy (2007)
  • Manning Award (2008)
  • 2× Maxwell Award (2007, 2008)
  • Davey O'Brien Award (2007)[1]
  • AP College Football Player of the Year (2007)[2]
  • Sporting News Player of the Year (2007)
  • Wuerffel Trophy (2008)
  • 2× First-team All-American (2007, 2008)
  • Second-team All-American (2009)
  • 2× SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2008, 2009)
  • 3× First-team All-SEC (2007–2009)
  • William V. Campbell Trophy (2009)
  • Florida Football Ring of Honor (2018)

Tim Tebow is a professional football player who has played for the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and New England Patriots. Tim Tebow was born in 1987 in Makati, Philippines, and attended Nease High School in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida before enrolling in Florida to play college football.

After two seasons with the Broncos (2010-2011), he joined the Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2012 but only managed one game before being released by New York later that year. 

He then signed with the Patriots and made his debut during the 2013 season after Tom Brady suffered an injury; however, he did not feature prominently on their Super Bowl-winning team that season.

In 2014, he was traded to Jacksonville Jaguars where he spent one year before returning to Foxborough for another stint with the Patriots during 2016-2017 as backup quarterback to Jimmy Garappolo; this time they won Super Bowl LI against Atlanta Falcons. 

Following his retirement from playing professional football in 2017, Tim Tebow currently works together with ESPN as a commentator or analyst for various sporting events including American Football League (AFL) matches and Wimbledon Tennis competitions alongside Rece Davis & Maria Sharapova respectively.

Tim Tebow is a former quarterback for the Florida Gators who was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2010. After being traded to the New York Jets, Tebow led his team to an AFC Championship Game appearance in 2012 before controversially losing to the Baltimore Ravens.

In 2013, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles and helped lead them to their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history, making him one of only two players (the other being Joe Montana) ever to win a championship as both a starting quarterback and backup player.

Also Played For: denver broncos, college football

7. Kyle Pitts

Tight end

Kyle Pitts Career

  • Pro Bowl (2021)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2021)
  • John Mackey Award (2020)
  • Unanimous All-American (2020)
  • 2× First-team All-SEC (2019, 2020)

Kyle Pitts was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Kyle Pitts is a tight end who played college football at Florida.

Kyle Pitts has appeared in 49 games for the Atlanta Falcons since being drafted, recording 168 catches for 2,521 yards and 17 touchdowns. In 2019, Kyle Pitts won his first Super Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons over New England Patriots Kyle Pitts is a talented wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans.

He was unanimous All-American and First-team All-SEC in 2020. In 2021, he was selected to his first Pro Bowl and PFWA All-Rookie Team. Pitts has continued his dominance into the NFL with 96 receptions for 1,382 yards and 3 touchdowns so far this season.

8. Keanu Neal

Safety

Keanu Neal Career

  • Atlanta Falcons (2016–2020)
  • Dallas Cowboys (2021)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022–present)

Keanu Neal was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 17th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Keanu Neal played college football at Florida and had a successful career there, including being named first-team All-SEC in 2015.

After playing two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Keanu Neal was traded to Dallas Cowboys in 2020. In 2019, Keanus recorded an interception that helped lead to a victory against the New Orleans Saints which earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

As a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Keanu Neal has made some big plays such as recording 4 interceptions so far this season and leading his team to their third straight playoff appearance Keanu Neal is an up-and-coming safety in the NFL. 

He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 2016 draft and has made significant strides since then.

He had a breakout year as a rookie, recording 92 tackles and two interceptions while also forcing two fumbles and recovering one. Neal will be looking to build on this success in 2017, as he looks to establish himself as one of the premier safeties in the league.

Also Played For: nfc south

9. Fred Taylor

Running back

Fred Taylor Career

  • Second-team All-Pro (2007)
  • Pro Bowl (2007)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1998)
  • Pride of the Jaguars
  • Bowl Alliance national champion (1996)
  • Third-team All-American (1997)
  • First-team All-SEC (1997)
  • Florida–Georgia Hall of Fame
  • University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame

Taylor was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1998 and spent his entire eleven-year career with the team. He rushed for over 10,000 yards and scored over 50 touchdowns during his time in Jacksonville, making him one of the most successful running backs in franchise history.

Taylor was traded to the New England Patriots midway through the 2009 season, but he only managed to play two games before being released early into 2010 due to injury issues. 

After an unsuccessful stint with the Oakland Raiders, Taylor announced his retirement from professional football at age 36 after playing ten seasons overall.

Fred Taylor is a former NFL running back who played sixteen seasons in the league. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-American, and he ranks seventh all-time in rushing yards with 11,695. 

Fred Taylor spent his entire career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he led the team to four Bowl Alliance national championships (1996–1998).

After leaving the NFL, Taylor became an athletic trainer for various professional teams before retiring in 2013 at age forty-nine.

Also Played For: jacksonville jaguars, 2000 nfl season

10. Jack Youngblood

Jack Youngblood Career

  • 5× First-team All-Pro (1974–1976, 1978, 1979)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1973, 1977, 1980)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1973–1979)
  • 2× NFL sacks leader (1974, 1979)
  • NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
  • St. Louis Football Ring of Fame
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 85 retired
  • First-team All-American (1970)
  • First-team All-SEC (1970)
  • Florida Football Ring of Honor (2006)

Jack Youngblood was a defensive end who played in the NFL for 17 seasons. He was a Pro Bowler 11 times and earned All-Pro honors four times. Jack Youngblood is most famous for his time with the Los Angeles Rams, where he became one of the team's all-time greats.

He helped lead them to three Super Bowl appearances and two championships, in 1984 and 1999. After retiring from football, Jack Youngblood went on to have a successful career as an analyst with ESPN and FOX Sports. 

In 2001, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Jack Youngblood is one of the most decorated and revered players in NFL history.

He was a three-time All-Pro, two-time sacks leader, seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Jack Youngblood was born on December 12, 1947, in Newark, New Jersey. 

After playing college football at Southern California, he was drafted by the Cardinals in the first round (eleventh overall) of the 1970 NFL Draft. 

In his rookie season with St Louis Rams, Jack Youngblood led all defenders with 11 sacks while helping them make it to their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance against Oakland Raiders that year.

The following year saw him duplicate his performance as an All-Star selection and once again lead St Louis to another NFC Championship game – but they were unsuccessful this time around against Dallas Cowboys who won their fourth Lombardi Trophy in five years at that point). 

Later during his career with Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987), Jacksonville Jaguars (1988), San Francisco 49ers(1989) & Arizona Cardinals (1990–1992) respectively before retiring after winning Super Bowl XXIII for Pittsburgh Steelers aged 36 years old having amassed over 500 tackles, 50 passes defended and 26 interceptions.

Also Played For: los aggeles rams, st louis rams

11. Joe Haden

Cornerback

Joe Haden Career

  • Second-team All-Pro (2013)
  • 3× Pro Bowl (2013, 2014, 2019)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2010)
  • BCS national champion (2008)
  • Unanimous All-American (2009)
  • First-team All-SEC (2009)

Joe Haden played cornerback for the Cleveland Browns from 2010 to 2016. 

He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft and spent four years with them before signing with the Cleveland Browns in 2017. Joe Haden is a two-time Pro Bowler, having been named to both squads in 2015 and 2016. 

In 2021 he retired from professional football after playing for three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joe Haden is one of the most decorated cornerbacks in NFL history.

He has won multiple awards and accolades, including being a second-team All-Pro three times and a Pro Bowl selection four times. 

Joe Haden was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the seventh overall pick in 2010 and spent his first six seasons with them before signing with the Cincinnati Bengals as a free agent in 2015.

Injuries have been an issue for Joe Haden throughout his career, limiting him to just 615 tackles, 3 sacks, 155 pass deflections, 29 interceptions, and 7 forced fumbles over 88 games played (including playoffs). 

Joe Haden announced his retirement from professional football after playing 12 seasons in the NFL - finishing as one of its all-time greats.

Also Played For: pittsburgh steelers, madden nfl 15

12. Jevon Kearse

Defensive end

Jevon Kearse Career

  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1999)
  • First-team All-Pro (1999)
  • 3× Pro Bowl (1999–2001)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1999)
  • NCAA national champion (1996)
  • First-team All-American (1998)
  • 2× First-team All-SEC (1997, 1998)
  • SEC Defensive Player of the Year (1998)
  • Florida–Georgia Hall of Fame

Jevon Kearse was selected 16th overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played for the Titans from 1999 to 2003 and then spent four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles before rejoining the Titans in 2008.

Kearse is an experienced defensive end who has recorded over 100 tackles and 10 sacks during his career. His best season came in 2004 when he registered 10 sacks and 55 tackles for a loss, helping lead Philadelphia to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance.

Kearse will turn 47 years old this September and may have already called it quits on his playing career, though no announcement has been made as of yet. 

Regardless, he will always be remembered as one of the most talented pass rushers in NFL history Jevon Kearse was known as one of the most dominant defensive players in NFL history.

He recorded 313 total tackles, 74 sacks, and 26 forced fumbles during his career. Kearse played for the New York Jets from 1999 to 2001 before joining the Seattle Seahawks in 2002. 

In Seattle, he won three Pro Bowls and was named First-team All-Pro twice. 

Kearse is a member of both the NCAA Hall of Fame and Florida–Georgia Hall of Fame, having won two national championships with Florida State University (1996, 1998) and leading Georgia to an SEC title in 1998.

After retiring from football following the 2003 season, Kearse worked as an analyst for ESPN’s Monday Night Football coverage until his retirement from that role in 2017.

Also Played For: tennessee titans

13. Mike Pouncey

Center

Mike Pouncey Career

  • High school: Lakeland (Lakeland, Florida)
  • College: Florida (2007–2010)
  • NFL Draft: 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15
  • Miami Dolphins (2011–2017), Los Angeles Chargers (2018–2020)
  • 4× Pro Bowl (2013–2015, 2018), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2011), BCS national champion (2009), 2× First-team All-American (2009, 2010), First-team All-SEC (2009)
  • Games played: 114, Games started: 114, Total tackles: 10
  • Games played: 114
  • Games started: 114
  • Total tackles: 10

Mike Pouncey was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played for the Dolphins from 2011 to 2017, before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2018.

Pouncey is a center and has been described as having "excellent movement" and being "reliable". He has won two Super Bowls (2012, 2016) with the Miami Dolphins and was named MVP of both games.

In December 2017, Pouncey announced that he had been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat and would need surgery to correct it. Mike Pouncey is one of the most decorated players in NFL history.

2. He has been selected to four Pro Bowls and was a First-Team All American twice. He also won two national championships with Florida State University, and helped lead his team to an undefeated season in 2009.

Also Played For: 2011 nfl draft

14. Antonio Callaway

Florida Gators football

Antonio Callaway Career

  • High school: Booker T. Washington, (Miami, Florida)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 2018 / Round: 4 / Pick: 105
  • Cleveland Browns (2018–2019), Tampa Bay Vipers (2020), Miami Dolphins (2020), Kansas City Chiefs (2021)*, Dallas Cowboys (2022–present)*
  •  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
  • Roster status: Practice squad
  • CBS Sports First-team All-America (2015)
  • Receptions: 53, Receiving yards: 695, Receiving touchdowns: 5, Return yards: 204, Rushing yards: 7
  • Receptions: 53
  • Receiving yards: 695
  • Receiving touchdowns: 5
  • Return yards: 204
  • Rushing yards: 7

Antonio Callaway was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2018. He made his NFL debut with the team in 2018 and played a total of five games. In 2019, Callaway was traded to Tampa Bay where he spent the remainder of the season on their roster.

After being waived by Tampa Bay at the end of preseason, Antonio signed with Dallas for 2020 but only made one appearance before being released again later that year Callaway was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, and he showed why as a rookie in the NFL.

He had over 600 receiving yards and five touchdowns on just 53 receptions. Callaway has had several off-the-field incidents that have caused teams to question his character, but at 23 years old there is still time for him to turn things around. 

The Miami Dolphins drafted Callaway with the hope that he can be their No. 1 receiver next season, but it's unclear if they will keep him on the roster given his recent history of issues.

Also Played For: xfl

15. Maurkice Pouncey

Pittsburgh Steelers

Maurkice Pouncey Career

  • High school: Lakeland (Lakeland, Florida)
  • College: Florida (2007–2009)
  • NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (2010–2020)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (2011, 2012, 2014), 2× Second-team All-Pro (2010, 2018), 9× Pro Bowl (2010–2012, 2014, 2016–2020), NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, PFWA All-Rookie Team (2010), BCS national champion (2009), Rimington Trophy (2009), Consensus All-American (2009), First-team All-SEC (2009)
  • Games played: 134, Games started: 134, Total tackles: 7
  • Games played: 134
  • Games started: 134
  • Total tackles: 7

Maurkice Pouncey is a center for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was drafted in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers and has since played for them throughout his career.

Pouncey has been named to multiple All-Pro teams, including three consecutive seasons from 2013 to 2015, and he was also awarded with a Super Bowl XLV ring after the team's victory over Green Bay Packers in 2016.

Maurkice Pouncey married his longtime girlfriend Alissa on January 28th, 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando Florida He currently resides in Ardmore Oklahoma with his wife and two young daughters Pouncey was a first-team All-Pro and second-team All-American as a center for Florida State in 2009.

He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the ninth pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, and has since started 134 games at center for them. Pouncey won two Pro Bowls (2010, 2016), made nine appearances in the NFL's all decade team (2010–2020) and was named First Team All American in 2009.

Also Played For: madden nfl 17

16. Jabar Gaffney

Houston Texans

Jabar Gaffney Career

  • High school: William M. Raines, (Jacksonville, Florida)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33
  • Houston Texans (2002–2005), Philadelphia Eagles (2006)*, New England Patriots (2006–2008), Denver Broncos (2009–2010), Washington Redskins (2011), New England Patriots (2012)*, Miami Dolphins (2012)
  •  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
  • Paul Warfield Award (2001), First-team All-American (2001), First-team All-SEC (2000, 2001)
  • Receptions: 447, Receiving yards: 5,690, Receiving touchdowns: 24
  • Receptions: 447
  • Receiving yards: 5,690
  • Receiving touchdowns: 24

Jabar Gaffney was a wide receiver with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2006 to 2008. He had some success, recording over 1,000 yards in his two years there.

In 2009, he signed with the New England Patriots and played for them until 2012 when he was released due to salary cap reasons. After being released by the Patriots, Gaffney signed with the Washington Redskins but only lasted one year before retiring in 2013.

Jabar Gaffney was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2009. He played for Washington Redskins from 2011-2012 and then Miami Dolphins in 2012. Jabar Gaffney is a very good receiver who can do a lot of things well on the field, including catching passes and making plays after the catch.

In his three seasons with NFL teams, he has amassed over 4500 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns - impressive numbers indeed.

Also Played For: 2007 new england patriots

17. Percy Harvin

Minnesota Vikings

Percy Harvin Career

  • High school: Virginia Beach (VA) Landstown
  • College: Florida (2006–2008)
  • NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22
  • Minnesota Vikings (2009–2012), Seattle Seahawks (2013–2014), New York Jets (2014), Buffalo Bills (2015–2016)
  • Super Bowl champion (XLVIII), NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2009), Pro Bowl (2009), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009), Minnesota Vikings All-Mall of America Field Team, 2× BCS national champion (2006, 2008), First-team All-American (2008)
  • Receiving yards: 4,026, Receiving touchdowns: 22, Rushing yards: 927, Rushing touchdowns: 5, Return yards: 4,127, Return touchdowns: 5
  • Receiving yards: 4,026
  • Receiving touchdowns: 22
  • Rushing yards: 927
  • Rushing touchdowns: 5
  • Return yards: 4,127
  • Return touchdowns: 5

Percy Harvin is a wide receiver who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets in his career. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft and spent three seasons with them before moving on to Seattle.

In 2013, he signed with the New York Jets and enjoyed some success there before being traded to Buffalo in 2015. After spending two years with Buffalo, Harvin retired from professional football at the end of 2016. Percy Harvin is currently an analyst for ESPN's "Monday Night Football".

Harvin is a dynamic receiver who has been one of the most exciting players in the NFL since he entered the league. 

Harvin was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2009 and quickly became one of their top receivers, racking up over 4,000 yards receiving and 22 touchdowns during his rookie season.

In 2013, Harvin joined forces with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to lead the Vikings to their first-ever Super Bowl victory, scoring two touchdowns in a 42–10 rout of Seattle Seahawks.

 After spending six seasons with Minnesota, Harvin signed with Seattle Seahawks on a massive contract worth $67 million over five years in March 2017 - but injury plagued him throughout his time with the team and he was released at the end of 2018 after appearing just four games for them overall due to injuries sustained earlier that year.

Now 36 years old and retired from professional football, Percy Harvin remains an iconic figure within both American football and Scandinavian culture alike – proving that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

Also Played For: 2009 nfl draft, seahawks fantasy

18. Danny Wuerffel

Florida Gators football

Danny Wuerffel Career

  • High school: Fort Walton Beach (FL)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 1997 / Round: 4 / Pick: 99
  • New Orleans Saints (1997–1999), Rhein Fire (2000), Green Bay Packers (2000), Chicago Bears (2001), Houston Texans (2002)*, Washington Redskins (2002)
  •  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
  • Bowl Alliance national champion (1996), Heisman Trophy (1996), Maxwell Award (1996), Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (1996), Walter Camp Award (1996), Draddy Trophy (1996), Sporting News Player of the Year (1996), 2× Davey O'Brien Award (1995, 1996), Sammy Baugh Trophy (1995), 2× SEC Player of the Year (1995, 1996), 2× First-team All-American (1995, 1996), 2× First-team All-SEC (1995, 1996), World Bowl MVP (2000), Florida Football Ring of Honor (2006)
  • TD–INT: 12–22, Passing yards: 2,123, Passer rating: 56.4
  • TD–INT: 12–22
  • Passing yards: 2,123
  • Passer rating: 56.4
  • College Football Hall of Fame

He was a quarterback for the Saints, Packers, and Bears in the NFL. He played in the 1997 NFL Draft, being picked by the Saints. He was a part of the Rhein Fire in 2000.

He was with the Packers from 2000 to 2001. He played for the Bears from 2001 to 2003. He then played for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2004 to 2006. He then played for the Atlanta Falcons from 2007 to 2010.

He then played for the St. Louis Rams from 2011 to 2012. He then played for the Minnesota Vikings from 2013 to 2014. Danny Wuerffel was a 2-time Heisman Trophy winner and a consensus All-American. Wuerffel led the Gators to two SEC championships and two national championships.

He was the 1995 and 1996 SEC Player of the Year and a consensus All-American in both seasons. Wuerffel was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft. 

Wuerffel played for the Washington Redskins from 1997-2002. Wuerffel retired from football in 2003 after a successful career in the NFL.

Wuerffel is currently a football analyst for ESPN. Wuerffel was inducted into the Florida Football Ring of Honor in 2006. Danny Wuerffel is a two-time Heisman Trophy winner and a consensus All-American.

Also Played For: heisman trophy nfl

19. D. J. Humphries

Tackle

D. J. Humphries Career

  • High school: Mallard Creek, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
  • College: Florida (2012–2014)
  • NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24
  • Arizona Cardinals (2015–present)
  • Roster status: Active
  • Pro Bowl (2021), Sporting News Freshman All-American (2012)
  • Games played: 83, Games started: 83
  • Games played: 83
  • Games started: 83

D. J. Humphries was drafted 24th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 NFL Draft. Humphries played college football at Florida and was a two-year starter for the Gators.

Humphries was a member of the Cardinals' team that won the NFC Championship Game in 2016. Humphries has started all 43 games of his career up to this point and is a mainstay on the Cardinals' offensive line.

Humphries has been a major part of the Cardinals' offensive successes and is highly regarded by teammates and coaches. Humphries is a powerful tackle who can move defenders despite his large weight. Humphries is a hard worker who puts in long hours in the weight room to improve his game.

Humphries is a team player who is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win. Humphries is a natural leader and has taken on a big role on the Cardinals' offensive line.

Also Played For: nfc west

20. Steve Spurrier

Quarterback

Steve Spurrier Career

  • High school: Science Hill, (Johnson City, Tennessee)
  • College: Florida (1964–1966)
  • NFL Draft: 1967 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
  • As player:, Heisman Trophy (1966), UPI Player of the Year (1966), Walter Camp Memorial Trophy (1966), SEC Player of the Year (1966), 2× First-team All-American (1965, 1966), Florida Football Ring of Honor (2006), National High School Hall of Fame, , As coach:, , Consensus national champion (1996), 2× ACC Coach of the Year (1988, 1989), ACC champion (1989), 7× SEC Coach of the Year (1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2005, 2010), 6× SEC champion (1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000), 8× SEC Eastern Division champion (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2010), AAF champion (2019)
  • Passing attempts: 1151, Passing completions: 597, Completion percentage: 51.9%, TD–INT: 40–60, Passing yards: 6,878, Passer rating: 60.1, Punting yards: 8,818, Punting average: 38.3
  • Passing attempts: 1151
  • Passing completions: 597
  • Completion percentage: 51.9%
  • TD–INT: 40–60
  • Passing yards: 6,878
  • Passer rating: 60.1
  • Punting yards: 8,818
  • Punting average: 38.3

Spurrier played quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers from 1967-1975. He is most famous for leading the Florida Gators to a national championship in 1996.

He also coached the South Carolina Gamecocks from 1981-2015. In 2016, Spurrier retired from coaching, but will remain with the team as a senior adviser. Spurrier was born on April 20, 1945, in Miami Beach, Florida.

He attended Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee. Spurrier played college football at Florida. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1967 NFL Draft. Spurrier won three Super Bowls with the 49ers, as well as two with the Gators.

Spurrier is one of the most successful head coaches in college football history. He has led his teams to championships in three different conferences (SEC, ACC, and SEC East) and has amassed a record of 268-119-2. Spurrier is known for his high-octane offenses and innovative play-calling.

He has been credited with popularizing the "Power Spread" offense, which features a variety of short, quick passes. Spurrier is a controversial figure, however. 

He has been accused of coaching dirty, and he has been fined by the NCAA for rules violations on multiple occasions. Spurrier is a passionate and outspoken coach, and he has been known to get emotional during games.

Spurrier retired from coaching following the 2015 season, but he is still active in the sport as an analyst for ESPN. Spurrier was born in 1960 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. He played college football at Florida and won a Heisman Trophy in 1981. Spurrier and his wife, Jerri, have three children.

Also Played For: orlando apollos, south carolina gamecocks football

21. Wes Chandler

Wide receiver

Wes Chandler Career

  • High school: New Smyrna Beach, (New Smyrna Beach, Florida)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 1978 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
  • First-team All-Pro (1982), Second-team All-Pro (1979), 4× Pro Bowl (1979, 1982, 1983, 1985), NFL receiving yards leader (1982), NFL receiving touchdowns leader (1982), Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame, San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team, San Diego Chargers 40th Anniversary Team, 2× First-team All-American (1976, 1977), 2× First-team All-SEC (1976, 1977), Florida–Georgia Hall of Fame, University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Games played: 150, Games started: 131, Receptions: 559, Receiving yards: 8,966, Touchdowns: 56
  • Games played: 150
  • Games started: 131
  • Receptions: 559
  • Receiving yards: 8,966
  • Touchdowns: 56
  • College Football Hall of Fame

Wes Chandler was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 1978 but never played for them. He was then drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 1981 and played for them for nine seasons.

Wes Chandler is best known for his time with the San Diego Chargers where he was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time First-team All-Pro. Chandler retired from the NFL in 1987 but continued to play in the Canadian Football League for the BC Lions for two more seasons.

Wes Chandler is currently a color commentator for the Chargers on their radio broadcasts. Wes Chandler was inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Wes Chandler was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and attended New Smyrna Beach High School.

Also Played For: san diego chargers

22. Wilber Marshall

Career

  • High school: Astronaut
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11
  • Chicago Bears (1984–1987), Washington Redskins (1988–1992), Houston Oilers (1993), Arizona Cardinals (1994), New York Jets (1995)
  • 2× Super Bowl champion (XX, XXVI), 2× First-team All-Pro (1986, 1992), Second-team All-Pro (1991), 3× Pro Bowl (1986-1987, 1992), 100 greatest Bears of All-Time, 80 Greatest Redskins, 2× Consensus All-American (1982, 1983), Florida Football Ring of Honor (2007), University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Games played: 179, Games started: 153, Tackles: 1,043, Sacks: 45, Forced fumbles: 24, Fumble recoveries: 16, Interceptions: 23, Defensive touchdowns: 4
  • Games played: 179
  • Games started: 153
  • Tackles: 1,043
  • Sacks: 45
  • Forced fumbles: 24
  • Fumble recoveries: 16
  • Interceptions: 23
  • Defensive touchdowns: 4
  • College Football Hall of Fame

Wilber Marshall was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 1984 NFL Draft. He played for the Bears from 1984 to 1987. He then played for the Washington Redskins from 1988 to 1992.

He then played for the Houston Oilers from 1993 to 1995. He then played for the Arizona Cardinals from 1994 to 1995. He then played for the New York Jets from 1995 to 1997. He then played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1997 to 1999.

He then played for the New Orleans Saints from 1999 to 2002. He then played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2002 to 2004. He then retired from the NFL in 2004. Wilber Marshall was a two-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowler with the Chicago Bears.

Marshall was an All-American at the University of Florida and is a member of the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame. Marshall also won a gold medal as a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic soccer team. Marshall was inducted into the Chicago Bears Hall of Fame in 2006.

He currently works as a television color commentator for the Bears.

23. Rex Grossman

Quarterback

Rex Grossman Career

  • High school: Bloomington (IN) South
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22
  • Chicago Bears (2003–2008), Houston Texans (2009), Washington Redskins (2010–2013), Cleveland Browns (2014)*, Atlanta Falcons (2015)*
  •  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
  • AP College Football Player of the Year (2001), SEC Player of the Year (2001), Consensus All-America (2001), Florida–Georgia Hall of Fame
  • Completion %: 55.2, TD–INT: 56–60, Passing yards: 10,232, Passer rating: 71.4
  • Completion %: 55.2
  • TD–INT: 56–60
  • Passing yards: 10,232
  • Passer rating: 71.4

Rex Grossman was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 2003 NFL Draft. Grossman spent four seasons with the Bears before being traded to the Houston Texans in 2009.

Grossman played for the Texans for two seasons before signing with the Washington Redskins in 2010. Grossman spent three seasons with the Redskins before being released in 2013.

Grossman has since retired from professional football. Rex Grossman is currently a football analyst for ESPN. Grossman was named the 2011 NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Grossman was inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Hall of Fame in 2018.

Rex Grossman was a two-time AP College Football Player of the Year and a Heisman Trophy candidate at Illinois. Grossman was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Grossman played for the Bears, Washington Redskins, and Houston Texans during his career.

Grossman was released by the Texans in December of 2016. Grossman is currently a free agent and is looking for a new team. 

Rex Grossman is a capable quarterback and could be a good option for a team in the middle of the pack. Grossman is not a long-term solution for a team, but he could be a good short-term option.

Grossman is a good passer but he has not been able to consistently win games in the NFL. Rex Grossman is a capable quarterback who could be a good option for a team in the middle of the pack.

24. Dante Fowler, Jr.

Defensive end

Dante Fowler, Jr. Career

  • High school: Lakewood (St. Petersburg)
  • College: Florida (2012–2014)
  • NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (2015–2018), Los Angeles Rams (2018–2019), Atlanta Falcons (2020–2021), Dallas Cowboys (2022–present)
  • Roster status: Active
  • First-team All-SEC (2014), Second-team All-SEC (2013)
  • Total tackles: 225, Sacks: 40.0, Pass deflections: 16, Forced fumbles: 11, Fumble recoveries: 5, Defensive touchdowns: 2
  • Total tackles: 225
  • Sacks: 40.0
  • Pass deflections: 16
  • Forced fumbles: 11
  • Fumble recoveries: 5
  • Defensive touchdowns: 2

Dante Fowler Jr. was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2015 NFL Draft and played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams before joining the Atlanta Falcons in 2020.

Fowler is a defensive end who stands at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and weighs 261 lb (118 kg). Fowler has made a name for himself as one of the best pass-rushers in the NFL and is a vital part of the Falcons’ defence.

Fowler has made a total of 58 tackles, 7 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in his career. Dante Fowler Jr. is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game. He is a popular figure with his teammates and is a key part of the Falcons’ future.

Fowler is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2021 season and will be looking to continue his career in the NFL.

Fowler was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Fowler was a consensus first-team All-American in his final year of college, and he was also voted the SEC Defensive Player of the Year.

Fowler has been a mainstay for the Cowboys throughout his career, and he has recorded over 225 tackles, 40 sacks, 16 pass deflections, and 11 forced fumbles in his four seasons. 

Fowler is a versatile player who can line up at any defensive position, and he is a threat to make plays on the ball both in the air and on the ground. Fowler is expected to be a key part of the Cowboys' defense next season, and he will look to help the team make a return to the playoffs.

Fowler is a versatile player who can line up at any defensive position, and he is a threat to make plays on the ball both in the air and on the ground. Fowler is a versatile player who can line up at any defensive position, and he is a threat to make plays on the ball both in the air and on the ground. 

Fowler is a versatile player who can line up at any defensive position, and he is a threat to make plays on the ball both in the air and on the ground. Fowler is a versatile player who can line up at any defensive position, and he is a threat to make plays on the ball both in the air and on the ground.

25. Brandon Spikes

Linebacker

Brandon Spikes Career

  • High school: Crest (Shelby, North Carolina)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 62
  • New England Patriots (2010–2013), Buffalo Bills (2014), New England Patriots (2015)*, Buffalo Bills (2016)
  •  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
  • 2× BCS national champion (2006, 2008), 2× Consensus All-American (2008, 2009), 3× First-team All-SEC (2007–2009)
  • Total tackles: 349, Sacks: 2.0, Forced fumbles: 6, Fumble recoveries: 1, Interceptions: 2
  • Total tackles: 349
  • Sacks: 2.0
  • Forced fumbles: 6
  • Fumble recoveries: 1
  • Interceptions: 2

Brandon Spikes was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft. Spikes spent four seasons with the Patriots before signing with the Buffalo Bills in 2014.

In his three seasons with the Bills, Spikes has recorded 158 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and one interception. In 2015, Spikes signed with the New England Patriots and played in all 16 regular season games.

In the Patriots' Super Bowl LI victory, Spikes recorded one tackle and one interception. In 2016, Spikes signed with the New England Patriots and played in all 16 regular season games. In the Patriots' Super Bowl LI victory, Spikes recorded one tackle and one interception.

In 2017, Spikes signed with the Buffalo Bills and played in all 16 regular season games. On October 16, 2017, Brandon Spikes was released by the Buffalo Bills.

26. Vernon Hargreaves

Defensive back

Vernon Hargreaves Career

  • High school: Wharton (Tampa, Florida)
  • College: Florida (2013–2015)
  • Position: Cornerback
  • NFL Draft: 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2016–2019), Houston Texans (2019–2021), Cincinnati Bengals (2021)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016), 2× First-team All-American (2014, 2015), 3× First-team All-SEC (2013–2015)
  • Tackles: 285, Forced fumbles: 2, Fumble recoveries: 1, Pass deflections: 31, Interceptions: 4, Touchdowns: 1
  • Tackles: 285
  • Forced fumbles: 2
  • Fumble recoveries: 1
  • Pass deflections: 31
  • Interceptions: 4
  • Touchdowns: 1

Vernon Hargreaves III was born in 1995 in Manchester, Connecticut, and attended Wharton High School in Tampa, Florida. Vernon played college football at Florida, where he was a two-time All-American and won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back in 2015.

Vernon was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016 NFL Draft, and spent four seasons with the team before joining the Houston Texans in 2019. 

Vernon is considered one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, and is a key part of the Texans' defense. Vernon is married to actress Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, and the couple has two children.

Vernon Hargreaves III is a versatile cornerback who has started all 16 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in each of the past two seasons. Hargreaves was a consensus All-American in both of his final seasons playing for Florida, and he was a First-team.

All-SEC selection in each of those years. Hargreaves has starting experience at both cornerback and safety, and he has the ability to play in the slot as well.

Hargreaves has tallied 31 pass deflections and 4 interceptions in his NFL career, and he is a consistent contributor on defense. Hargreaves is entering the final year of his contract with the Buccaneers, and he will likely be a key player on Tampa Bay's defense in the 2020 season.

 Hargreaves is an athletic player who can run with receivers downfield, and he is a threat to take the ball away from his opponents.

The Buccaneers will be looking for Hargreaves to continue his excellence in the 2020 season, and he has the potential to be a Pro Bowl selection in 2020. Hargreaves is a hard worker.

who is always trying to improve his game, and he has the potential to be a dominant cornerback in the NFL. Hargreaves is a versatile player who can play both cornerback and safety, and he will be a key part of the Buccaneers' defense for years to come.

27. AJ Brown

Defensive lineman

AJ Brown Career

  • High school: Jasper (FL) Hamilton County
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 4 / Pick: 104
  • Chicago Bears (2002–2009), New Orleans Saints (2010)
  • 2× First-team All-American (1999, 2001), 3× First-team All-SEC (1999–2001), SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2001), University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Total tackles: 412, Sacks: 45.5, Forced fumbles: 15, Fumble recoveries: 12, Interceptions: 5
  • Total tackles: 412
  • Sacks: 45.5
  • Forced fumbles: 15
  • Fumble recoveries: 12
  • Interceptions: 5

Brown played for the Chicago Bears from 2002 to 2009. He was a starter for the Bears for six years, and was a part of two NFC Championship teams. Brown was drafted by the Saints in 2010, but only played one season with them.

He has since retired from football, and is now a firefighter in Florida. Brown is a strong defensive end who can rush the passer. He is a three-time Pro Bowler and was a member of the Bears' 2000 Super Bowl team. Brown is a dedicated firefighter who has been with the department for over 10 years.

Brown is a father of two young children. Brown is a popular figure in the community, and he is involved in many charitable activities. He was a two-time first-team All-American and three-time first-team All-SEC player at the University of Florida. 

He was the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2001 and was drafted in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.

He played in 12 seasons in the NFL with the Ravens, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and was the Bengals' all-time leading tackler with 543 tackles. 

He announced his retirement from the NFL in January 2019. Brown was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018.

Also Played For: 2008 chicago bears season, 2009 chicago bears season

28. Billy Napier

Billy Napier Career

  • 1999–2002: Furman
  • Position(s): Quarterback
  • 2003–2004: Clemson (GA)
  • 2005: South Carolina State (QB)
  • 2006–2008: Clemson (TE/RC)
  • 2009–2010: Clemson (OC/QB)
  • 2011: Alabama (analyst)
  • 2012: Colorado State (AHC/QB)
  • 2013–2016: Alabama (WR)
  • 2017: Arizona State (OC/QB)
  • 2018–2021: Louisiana
  • 2022–present: Florida

Napier was named the head coach of Florida in December 2017, after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Tigers. Napier previously coached at Clemson for two seasons, where he helped the Tigers to a conference championship in 2016.

Napier played quarterback at Furman from 1999 to 2002. Napier is from Cookeville, Tennessee and attended East Tennessee State University. Napier is married with two children. Napier's coaching career began at Clemson as the quarterbacks coach under Dabo Swinney.

Napier's teams have struggled in his first season at Florida, compiling a record of 6-7. Napier is considered a coach with a strong offensive background, and his teams have averaged over 37 points per game in his career. Napier is in his sixth season as a head coach, and he is currently coaching at Florida in the SEC.

29. Jon Bostic

Linebacker

Jon Bostic Career

  • High school: Palm Beach Central (Wellington, Florida)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50
  • Chicago Bears (2013–2015), New England Patriots (2015), Detroit Lions (2016), Indianapolis Colts (2017), Pittsburgh Steelers (2018), Washington Redskins / Football Team (2019–2021), New Orleans Saints (2022)*, Washington Commanders (2022–present)
  •  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
  • Roster status: Active
  • Second-team All-SEC (2012)
  • Tackles: 584, Sacks: 9.5, Fumble recoveries: 2, Interceptions: 3, Pass deflections: 15
  • Tackles: 584
  • Sacks: 9.5
  • Fumble recoveries: 2
  • Interceptions: 3
  • Pass deflections: 15

Jon Bostic was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots before joining the Detroit Lions in 2016. Bostic has been involved in a total of 73 tackles (40 solo), four sacks, and one interception in his five-year career.

Bostic is a versatile linebacker who can play in the middle or on the weak side of the defense. Bostic is entering his sixth NFL season and is expected to be a key part of the Indianapolis Colts' defense in 2018. Jon Bostic was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Jon Bostic played college football at Ohio State. In his four seasons with the Steelers, he has played in 55 games and has recorded 584 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, and 3 interceptions. 

Jon Bostic is currently a free agent and is reportedly considering offers from the Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

30. Jordan Reed

Tight end

Jordan Reed Career

  • High school: New London
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 2013 / Round: 3 / Pick: 85
  • Washington Redskins (2013–2019), San Francisco 49ers (2020)
  • Pro Bowl (2016), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2013), Second-team All-SEC (2012)
  • Receptions: 355, Receiving yards: 3,602, Receiving touchdowns: 28
  • Receptions: 355
  • Receiving yards: 3,602
  • Receiving touchdowns: 28

Jordan Reed is a tight end for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the team in 2013 and has since become a key player for the team. Reed is known for his receiving abilities and has caught over 300 passes in his career.

Reed was born in New Britain, Connecticut and attended high school in New London. He played college football at Florida and was a standout player for the Gators. Reed was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2013 and has since become a fixture in the team's offense.

He is known for his receiving skills and has caught over 300 passes in his career. Reed is a valuable member of the Washington Redskins and has been a key player for the team over the past few years. 

He is a valuable member of the team and is expected to continue playing a key role for the team in the future.

Jordan Reed is a talented tight end and is a valuable member of the Washington Redskins. He is a valuable member of the team and is expected to continue playing a key role for the team in the future.

Also Played For: madden nfl 19, running back redskins

31. Trent Brown

Offensive lineman

Trent Brown Career

  • High school: Westover (Albany, Georgia)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 244
  • San Francisco 49ers (2015–2017), New England Patriots (2018), Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders (2019–2020), New England Patriots (2021–present)
  • Roster status: Active
  • Super Bowl champion (LIII), Pro Bowl (2019)
  • Games played: 89, Games started: 85, Fumble recoveries: 1
  • Games played: 89
  • Games started: 85
  • Fumble recoveries: 1

Brown was selected in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Brown played for the San Francisco 49ers from 2015 to 2017. Brown was a key player for the San Francisco 49ers during his tenure, playing in 54 games and starting in 43 of them.

Brown was signed by the New England Patriots in August of 2017. Brown has started all 11 games he has played for the New England Patriots so far this season. Brown is a key member of the offensive line for the New England Patriots and is expected to continue playing at a high level for a long time.

Brown is a versatile player who can play both at tackle and at guard. Brown is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Brown is a good person and an excellent teammate who is always willing to help out his teammates.

32. Lomas Brown

Lomas Brown Career

  • High school: Miami Springs (FL)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6
  • Detroit Lions (1985–1995), Arizona Cardinals (1996–1998), Cleveland Browns (1999), New York Giants (2000–2001), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002)
  • Super Bowl champion (XXXVII), First-team All-Pro (1995), 4× Second-team All-Pro (1989, 1990, 1991, 1994), 7× Pro Bowl (1990–1996), PFWA All-Rookie Team (1985), Detroit Lions 75th Anniversary Team, Detroit Lions All-Time Team, Jacobs Blocking Trophy (1984), Consensus All-American (1984), First-team All-SEC (1984), University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Games played: 263, Games started: 251, Fumbles recovered: 3
  • Games played: 263
  • Games started: 251
  • Fumbles recovered: 3
  • College Football Hall of Fame

Lomas Brown was a standout offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions from 1985 to 1995. He helped the team to a pair of Super Bowl appearances and was an All-Pro selection in 1990 and 1991.

Brown was released by the Lions in 1995 and signed with the Arizona Cardinals, where he played for two seasons. He then signed with the Cleveland Browns and enjoyed a successful career with the team, retiring after the 2001 season.

Brown is a member of the NFL's Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 2006. He currently works as an analyst for ESPN. Brown was born in Miami, Florida, on March 30, 1963. He played college football at Florida and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft.

Brown enjoyed a successful career with the Lions, helping the team to two Super Bowl appearances (1988 and 1991) and being an All-Pro selection in 1990 and 1991. 

He was released by the Lions in 1995 and signed with the Arizona Cardinals. He played for two seasons before signing with the Cleveland Browns.

Brown enjoyed a successful career with the Browns, retiring after the 2001 season. He is a member of the NFL's Hall of Fame and currently works as an analyst for ESPN.

33. Lito Sheppard

Lito Sheppard Career

  • High school: Jacksonville (FL) Raines
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26
  • First-team All-Pro (2004), 2× Pro Bowl (2004, 2006), First-team All-American (2000), 2× First-team All-SEC (2000, 2001)
  • Total tackles: 345, Sacks: 3.0, Forced fumbles: 3, Pass deflections: 85, Interceptions: 19, Defensive touchdowns: 3
  • Total tackles: 345
  • Sacks: 3.0
  • Forced fumbles: 3
  • Pass deflections: 85
  • Interceptions: 19
  • Defensive touchdowns: 3

Lito Sheppard began his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2002. He was drafted by the Eagles in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft. Sheppard played for the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings during his career.

Sheppard was a two-time Pro Bowler with the Eagles (2005, 2006) and Jets (2009). Sheppard was released by the Vikings in October of 2010. Sheppard is currently a free agent and is looking for a new NFL team. Sheppard is a cornerback and played both the free and strong safety positions in the NFL.

Lito Sheppard is 41 years old and is retired from professional football. Lito Sheppard is married and has two children. Lito Sheppard played for the Oakland Raiders from 2001-2004. 

He was a First-team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler. He was also a First-team All-American and two-time First-team All-SEC.

He finished his career with 345 tackles, 3.0 sacks, 85 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles. Sheppard was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played for the Bucs from 2004-2007. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans in 2008. He was signed by the Raiders in 2009.

34. Shane Matthews

Quarterback

Career

  • High school: Pascagoula (MS)
  • College: Florida
  • Undrafted: 1993
  • SEC Championship (1991), First-team All-SEC (1990, 1991, 1992), SEC Player of the Year (1990, 1991), Second-team All-American (1992), Florida–Georgia Hall of Fame, University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Pass attempts: 839, Completions: 492, Passing yards: 4,756, TD–INT: 31–24, Rating: 75.0
  • Pass attempts: 839
  • Completions: 492
  • Passing yards: 4,756
  • TD–INT: 31–24
  • Rating: 75.0

Shane Matthews is a former NFL quarterback who is currently the quarterbacks coach for the Orlando Guardians. Matthews played for the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, and Washington Redskins over a ten-year career.

Matthews was undrafted in 1993, but he made a name for himself as a starter in the NFL. Matthews has since worked as a quarterbacks coach for the Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears, and Orlando Guardians. He is currently the quarterback's coach for the Guardians.

Matthews has a long history of coaching quarterbacks, including stints with the Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears, and Washington Redskins. He is currently the quarterback's coach for the Orlando Guardians. Shane Matthews is a former football coach who has spent the last two decades in the coaching ranks.

He has coached at both high school and collegiate levels. His most recent coaching position was at Gainesville High School. 

During his time at Gainesville, Matthews led the team to a state championship in 2016. He has also coached at Nease High School and Buchholz High School. Matthews has also been a quarterbacks coach for the Orlando Guardians.

35. Jacquez Green

Career

  • High school: Peach County, (Fort Valley, Georgia)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1998), Bowl Alliance National Championship (1996), Consensus All-American (1997), First-team All-SEC (1997)
  • Receptions: 162, Receiving yards: 2,311, Receiving touchdowns: 7, Return yards: 1,315, Return touchdowns: 2
  • Receptions: 162
  • Receiving yards: 2,311
  • Receiving touchdowns: 7
  • Return yards: 1,315
  • Return touchdowns: 2

Jacquez Green was a wide receiver who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins over the course of a seven-year career. He was drafted by the Buccaneers in 1998 and spent three seasons with the team before being traded to the Redskins in 2002.

Green played for the Lions from 2002 to 2003 and then returned to the Buccaneers in 2004. He retired in 2006 after appearing in just four games for the Buccaneers. Green has since worked as a football analyst for ESPN. Jacquez Green is currently 47 years old and lives in Fort Valley, Georgia.

He was a three-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins Hall of Fame in 2016. Jacquez Green is currently an analyst for ESPN. Jacquez Green has been a head coach since the 2019 season. As a player, Jacquez Green was a standout wide receiver at Lincoln HS.

In his first year as a head coach, Green led Godby HS to an undefeated season and a state championship. In his second year, Green led Manatee HS to a state championship.

36. Anthony Richardson

Quarterback

Career

  • College: , Florida (2020–2022)
  • High school: Eastside (Gainesville)

Anthony Richardson was a standout quarterback at Miami West H.S. and was highly recruited by schools such as Florida, Florida State, and Michigan. He committed to the Florida Gators and played two seasons for the team before transferring to Florida State.

Richardson led Florida State to a National Championship in 2013 and was a Heisman Trophy candidate in 2016. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. 

Richardson is currently a quarterback for the Florida Gators. Anthony Richardson is a 2020 graduate of Florida and is currently a redshirt junior at Eastside High School.

He is a versatile athlete who has competed in football, track and field, and basketball. Richardson is one of the top returning players in Eastside High School history, having racked up more than 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns.

On the ground and 100 catches for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns in the air as a senior. Richardson is considered one of the top recruits in Florida and is considered a top-5 player in the state of Florida.

Richardson is a versatile athlete who can play running back, receiver, and cornerback. He is a hard worker who takes pride in his preparation and is a team player. Richardson is a threat to score any time he touches the ball and is a player who can make an impact on the game.

 Richardson is expected to play a large role in Eastside's offense this season. Richardson is a versatile athlete who has the potential to be a top-level player in the NFL.

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37. O'Cyrus Torrence

Career

  • College: , Louisiana (2019–2021), Florida (2022)
  • Bowl games: , 2020 LendingTree Bowl, 2020 First Responder Bowl, 2021 New Orleans Bowl
  • High school: St. Helena Central (Greensburg, Louisiana)
  • Consensus All-American (2022), First-team All-SEC (2022), First-team All-Sun Belt (2021), Second-team All-Sun Belt (2020)

O'Cyrus Torrence is a senior offensive guard for the Florida Gators. He was a four-star recruit out of Hammond, Louisiana and was ranked 54th overall in the 2019 class.

O'Cyrus Torrence played two seasons for Louisiana before arriving at Florida in 2022. He is majoring in environmental science and is excited to help the Gators win a national championship.

O'Cyrus Torrence is a tough and physical player who is looking to help the Gators improve their offense. He is a strong blocking presence who is looking to help the Gators take the next step in their development.

O'Cyrus Torrence is a team player who is looking to help the Gators bring home a national championship. He is eager to learn and is looking to continue to improve his game. O'Cyrus Torrence is a hard worker who is looking to make a significant impact for the Gators in the future.

38. Ike Hilliard

Ike Hilliard Career

  • High school: Patterson (LA)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7
  • Bowl Alliance national champion (1996), Consensus All-American (1996), First-team All-SEC (1996), Florida–Georgia Hall of Fame, University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame, SEC Football Legend (2011)
  • Receptions: 546, Receiving yards: 6,397, Receiving touchdowns: 35
  • Receptions: 546
  • Receiving yards: 6,397
  • Receiving touchdowns: 35

Ike Hilliard was drafted by the New York Giants in 1997, but he only played for them for four years. He then signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played there for eight seasons.

Ike Hilliard was a versatile player, able to play both running back and receiver. He was a key part of the Bucs' offense during his time there, and was named to two Pro Bowls. After retiring as a player, Ike Hilliard became a coach with the Buccaneers and the Giants.

He is currently the offensive coordinator for the Giants. Ike Hilliard was a standout receiver at Florida who went on to have a successful career in the NFL. Hilliard spent the 1996 season as a backup receiver for the Gators, but emerged as a key player in their Bowl Alliance national championship campaign.

Hilliard was a consensus All-American and first-team All-SEC selection in 1996. After a successful career in the NFL, Hilliard currently serves as the wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

39. Chris Leak

Quarterback

Chris Leak Career

  • 2003–2006: Florida
  • 2007: Chicago Bears (*)
  • 2008: Hamilton Tiger-Cats
  • 2008–2010: Montreal Alouettes
  • 2011: Saskatchewan Roughriders
  • 2012: Jacksonville Sharks
  • 2012: Orlando Predators
  • Position(s): Quarterback
  • 2013: Florida (GA)
  • 2014: Florida (WR)
  • 2016: Edgewater HS (FL)

Chris Leak was a standout quarterback at Florida and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2007. He spent three seasons with the Bears before being traded to the Montreal Alouettes in 2008.

Leak led the Alouettes to the Grey Cup in 2009 and 2010, and he was named the league's Most Outstanding Player in 2010. He signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2011. Leak has appeared in 78 games, completing 515 of 1,088 passes for 8,527 yards and 55 touchdowns.

He also has rushed for 1,594 yards and 13 touchdowns. Leak is a two-time Pro Bowler and was named the CFL's most outstanding player in 2010. 

He was also a finalist for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2010. Leak is married and has two children. Leak played quarterback at Florida from 2006-2008 and led the Gators to back-to-back SEC championships and a BCS National Championship Game appearance in 2007.

Leak was a two-time second-team All-SEC selection and won the 2006 SEC Championship Game MVP. Leak was drafted by the Jacksonville Sharks in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. 

Leak played two seasons with the Sharks before being released in April of 2011. Leak was signed by the Orlando Predators in October of 2011 and led the team to the 2012 ArenaBowl. Leak was released by the Predators in February of 2013.

Leak was signed by the Florida Gators as their new quarterbacks coach in February of 2013. Leak was promoted to offensive coordinator at Florida in December of 2016. Leak was fired by the Florida Gators in December of 2017.

40. Neal Anderson

Career

  • High school: Graceville (Graceville, Florida)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27
  • Chicago Bears (1986–1993)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1990), 4× Pro Bowl (1988–1991), 100 greatest Bears of All-Time, First-team All-SEC (1985), University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Rushing attempts: 1,515, Rushing yards: 6,166, Rushing TDs: 51, Receptions: 302, Receiving yards: 2,763, TD receptions: 20
  • Rushing attempts: 1,515
  • Rushing yards: 6,166
  • Rushing TDs: 51
  • Receptions: 302
  • Receiving yards: 2,763
  • TD receptions: 20

Anderson was a halfback for the Chicago Bears from 1986 to 1993. Anderson was a three-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Chicago Bears Hall of Fame in 2002.

Anderson was also a member of the United States National Team and played in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. Anderson has authored two books, including a biography of Walter Payton.

Anderson currently works as a commentator for NFL games. Neal Anderson was a versatile running back for the Chicago Bears throughout his career. Anderson was a two-time Pro Bowler and first-team All-SEC selection.

Anderson was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003. Anderson was a key part of the Bears' 1990 Super Bowl championship team.

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41. Janoris Jenkins

Cornerback

Janoris Jenkins Career

  • High school: Pahokee (Pahokee, Florida)
  • College: Florida (2008–2010),, North Alabama (2011)
  • Position: Cornerback
  • NFL Draft: 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39
  • St. Louis Rams (2012–2015), New York Giants (2016–2019), New Orleans Saints (2019–2020), Tennessee Titans (2021), San Francisco 49ers (2022)
  • Second-team All-Pro (2016), Pro Bowl (2016), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2012), First-team All-SEC (2010), BCS national champion (2008), NFL record, Most interceptions returned for touchdown in a season by a rookie: 3 (2012; tied with Ronnie Lott and Lem Barney)
  • Total tackles: 576, Sacks: 2.0, Forced fumbles: 7, Fumble recoveries: 2, Interceptions: 27, Defensive touchdowns: 10
  • Total tackles: 576
  • Sacks: 2.0
  • Forced fumbles: 7
  • Fumble recoveries: 2
  • Interceptions: 27
  • Defensive touchdowns: 10

Jenkins was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. He played for the Rams for three seasons before being traded to the New York Giants in 2016.

He spent two seasons with the Giants before being traded to the New Orleans Saints in 2019. Jenkins signed with the Tennessee Titans in 2021. Jenkins has experience playing both cornerbacks and safety.

He has recorded over 100 tackles and five interceptions in his career. Jenkins is a physical player who will fly into tackles. 

He is known for his toughness and ability to compete in the trenches. Jenkins is an excellent ball-hawk who has made a name for himself by intercepting passes and returning them for touchdowns.

Jenkins is a versatile player who can play both in the secondary and on special teams. He is expected to be a key part of the Titans’ defense this season. 

Jenkins is entering the final year of his contract with the Titans and is set to become a free agent in 2022. He is likely to receive a lucrative contract offer from another team in the upcoming offseason.

Jenkins is a versatile and reliable player who is well-known for his ball-hawking abilities. He is expected to be a key part of the Titans’ defense this season.

42. Kevin Carter

Kevin Carter Career

  • High school: Lincoln (Tallahassee, Florida)
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6
  • St. Louis Rams (1995–2000), Tennessee Titans (2001–2004), Miami Dolphins (2005–2006), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2007–2008)
  • Super Bowl champion (XXXIV), First-team All-Pro (1999), 2× Pro Bowl (1999, 2002), NFL sacks leader (1999), NFL forced fumbles co-leader (1996), Consensus All-American (1994), 2× First-team All-SEC (1993, 1994), University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame, Florida–Georgia Hall of Fame
  • Total tackles: 637, Sacks: 104.5, Forced fumbles: 18, Fumble recoveries: 14
  • Total tackles: 637
  • Sacks: 104.5
  • Forced fumbles: 18
  • Fumble recoveries: 14

A defensive end for the Rams, Titans and Dolphins, Carter received a relatively low draft choice due to his lack of height. However, he quickly made a name for himself as one of the NFL's most explosive pass rushers.

On February 10, 2002, while playing for the Titans, Carter was on the receiving end of a controversial touchdown catch by O.J. Simpson. Moments later, he raced onto the field and attempted to tackle Simpson, only to be tackled himself.

The play was later ruled an interception. In 2003, Carter was suspended for the entire season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. After seven seasons in the NFL, Carter retired in 2008. He later revealed that he has a serious alcohol addiction.

In 2015, Carter was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama. Carter has two children and is currently working on a memoir.

43. Chris Rainey

Running back

Chris Rainey Career

  • CFL status: American
  • Position(s): Running back, Kick returner
  • Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
  • Weight: 180 lb (82 kg)
  • College: Florida
  • High school: Lakeland (Lakeland, Florida)
  • BCS national champion (2009), NCAA 4x100 m relay championship (2010), First-team All-SEC (2011)
  • CFL All-Star: 2016
  • CFL West All-Star: 2016, 2018
  • Rushing yards: 1,038
  • Receiving yards: 1,293
  • Total return yards: 10,413
  • Total touchdowns: 19
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca

Chris Rainey is a running back who has played in the NFL, CFL, and Arena Football League. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012 and the Indianapolis Colts in 2013.

He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2014 and played for them until he was released in December of that year. He then signed with the Montreal Alouettes and played there until he was released in February of 2019.

He is currently a free agent and has been rumored to be signed by the Argonauts. He has played running back, kick returner, and wide receiver in his career. He is 5'8" and 180 pounds. He has been described as a hard running back with good speed and agility.

He is expected to compete for a starting spot with the Argonauts in 2019. Rainey burst onto the CFL scene in 2009 as a Heisman Trophy candidate at Florida State. The speedy running back was drafted by the BC Lions in the sixth round of the 2009 CFL Draft and made an immediate impact in the league.

Rainey was a BCS national champion and All-SEC player at Florida State, and he brought that same level of play to the CFL. 

Rainey was a key part of the Lions' run to the BCS National Championship in 2009 and he was also a key part of the team's run to the CFL West Division title in 2016 and 2018. Rainey is a threat on the ground and in the air and he is a dangerous player in the red zone.

Rainey is a four-time CFL All-Star and he has been a key part of the Lions' success over the past few seasons. Rainey is a graduate of North Carolina State, where he played for the Wolfpack from 2006 to 2009.

44. Ventrell Miller

Ventrell Miller Career

  • College: , Florida (2017–present)
  • Bowl games: , 2018 Peach Bowl, 2019 Orange Bowl
  • High school: Kathleen (Lakeland, Florida)

Ventrell Miller is a senior linebacker for the Florida Gators. Miller was a three-star recruit out of high school and was ranked as the No. 51 linebacker in the nation by ESPN.

Miller played in all 13 games as a freshman for the Gators and recorded 38 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and one interception. In his sophomore season, Miller was named a first-team All-SEC linebacker and helped lead the Gators to their first SEC title in 15 years.

Miller was named a second-team All-American and was also chosen as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Miller was suspended for the first four games of the 2018 season for violating team rules. Miller is expected to be a key contributor for the Gators in their quest for a third SEC title.

Miller is a native of Lakeland, Florida. Miller is married and has two children.

45. Fred Weary

Career

  • High school: Jacksonville (FL) Mandarin
  • College: Florida
  • NFL Draft: 1998 / Round: 4 / Pick: 97
  • New Orleans Saints (1998–2001), Atlanta Falcons (2002), St. Louis Rams (2003), Baltimore Ravens (2004)
  • Bowl Alliance National Championship (1996), Consensus All-American (1997), First-team All-SEC (1996, 1997)
  • Tackles: 207, Interceptions: 7, Forced fumbles: 2, Interception yards: 154
  • Tackles: 207
  • Interceptions: 7
  • Forced fumbles: 2
  • Interception yards: 154

Fred Weary was a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints from 1998 to 2001. After leaving the Saints, Weary played for the Atlanta Falcons from 2002 to 2003.

Weary then signed with the St. Louis Rams, where he played for two seasons. Weary then retired from the NFL in 2005. Weary currently works as a football analyst for ESPN.

Fred Weary is married and has two children. Fred Weary is a two-time Pro Bowler and was named to the All-Rookie Team in 1998. Weary was inducted into the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.

Fred Weary is a member of the NFL Alumni Association. Fred Weary was a highly decorated collegiate player at the University of Tennessee. He was consensus All-American in 1997 and won several awards, including the Bowl Alliance National Championship in 1996.

Weary was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played for the Ravens for eight seasons, before retiring in 2003. Weary was a two-time First-team All-SEC player and a seven-time Pro Bowler. He was also a member of the Baltimore Ravens team that won the Super Bowl in 2001.

Weary is a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and the NFL Alumni Association Hall of Fame. Weary currently works as a NFL scout for the Ravens.

46. Aaron Hernandez

Tight end

Aaron Hernandez Career

  • High school: Bristol Central, (Bristol, Connecticut)
  • College: Florida (2007–2009)
  • NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113
  • New England Patriots (2010–2012)
  • John Mackey Award (2009), First-team All-American (2009), First-team All-SEC (2009), BCS National Championship (2008), SEC Championship (2008)
  • Receptions: 175, Receiving yards: 1,956, Receiving average: 11.2, Touchdowns: 18
  • Receptions: 175
  • Receiving yards: 1,956
  • Receiving average: 11.2
  • Touchdowns: 18

Hernandez played tight end for the New England Patriots from 2010 to 2017. Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2013 death of Odin Lloyd.

Hernandez committed suicide in prison in 2017. Hernandez was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2010 and played for the team until 2012. Hernandez was one of the most prolific receivers in Patriots history and was a key part of the team's success during his time there.

Hernandez was arrested in 2013 and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing Odin Lloyd. He has since been convicted and is currently serving a life sentence.

47. Jonathan Bullard

Defensive lineman

Jonathan Bullard Career

  • High school: Crest (Shelby, North Carolina)
  • College: Florida (2012–2015)
  • NFL Draft: 2016 / Round: 3 / Pick: 72
  • Chicago Bears (2016–2018), Arizona Cardinals (2019–2020), Seattle Seahawks (2020), Atlanta Falcons (2021), Minnesota Vikings (2022–present)
  • Roster status: Active
  • Third-team All-American (2015), First-team All-SEC (2015), First-team Freshman All-SEC (2012)
  • Total tackles: 123, Sacks: 3.5, Forced fumbles: 1, Pass deflections: 5
  • Total tackles: 123
  • Sacks: 3.5
  • Forced fumbles: 1
  • Pass deflections: 5

Jonathan Bullard is an experienced defensive end who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 NFL Draft. Bullard has played for the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals in his career to date, and is currently with the Seattle Seahawks.

Bullard is a versatile defender who is capable of playing in a variety of positions, and is a key component of the Vikings' defensive line. Bullard has made an impact in the NFL, with his strong play helping the Vikings to compete in the NFC North.

Bullard is a hard worker who is determined to succeed in the NFL, and is set to continue his career with the Seahawks in the future. Jonathan Bullard was one of the top defensive linemen in the SEC in 2018. He totaled 123 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 5 pass deflections.

Bullard is a versatile player who can play both the 3-4 and 4-3 defensive fronts. He was a Third-team All-American in 2018 and is expected to be a top candidate for the 2019 NFL Draft. 

Bullard is a hard-working player who is always hustling to make a play. He is a key part of the Atlanta Falcons' defense and is expected to continue his dominance in the NFL.

Bullard is a versatile player who can play both the 3-4 and 4-3 defensive fronts. He was a First-team All-SEC selection in 2018 and is expected to be a top candidate for the 2019 NFL Draft.

 Bullard is a hard-working player who is always hustling to make a play. He is a key part of the Atlanta Falcons' defense and is expected to continue his dominance in the NFL.

Final Words

The Florida Gators football program is an iconic collegiate powerhouse that has achieved legendary success. While there are many talented players who have represented the Gators over the years, these are some of the best players in history.

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John Rizzo

I am a professional rugby player in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. I have been playing rugby for over 10 years and have had the opportunity to play in many different countries. I am also a coach for both youth and adult rugby teams. I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Sports Management and Marketing. I am currently working on my MPA from American University and plan to pursue this career path after graduating next year. LinkedIn

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