Florida football transfer portal: List of players set to join Gators roster for 2026 season

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Replenishing the roster ahead of the 2026 season remains of primary importance for new head coach Jon Sumrall as the Florida Gators lost just under 30 players to the transfer portal amid changes in Gainesville, Florida. With the portal officially opening Jan. 2, the Gators have been in hot pursuit of notable players across the country as well as others who perhaps did not get the opportunities they deserved.

Florida needs not only fill the roster but do so with talented players as Sumrall aims for a quick turnaround in Year 1. Florida has 29 transfers locked up as of Jan. 26 with ratings generally lower than the players they are replacing, according to the 247Sports transfer portal rankings.

Ten of the 29 players were coached by Gators assistants at their prior stops.

Only Gators will continuously update this page as Florida’s transfer class fills out with additional coverage ahead for the top signees.

Confirmed transfers (29)

Eric Singleton Jr., wide receiver, Auburn | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, #31: Compiled 2,002 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns in three seasons at Georgia Tech and Auburn. Led by three current Florida assistants at those schools. Withdrew name from NFL Draft to join the Gators. One year of eligibility remaining. Will start alongside Vernell Brown III and Dallas Wilson. Ranked higher than all five WR who entered the portal from Florida.

Aaron Philo, quarterback, Georgia Tech | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #146: Completed 58% of his passes for 938 yards with two touchdowns, three interceptions, 95 yards rushing and a rushing score in six total appearances across two seasons with one start (373 yards, TD, INT). Broke Trevor Lawrence’s high school passing record in Georgia. Three years of eligibility remaining. Will compete with Tramell Jones Jr. for the starting job. Ranked 132 spots lower than outgoing transfer DJ Lagway (14).

London Montgomery, running back, ECU | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #162: Compiled 742 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore starter after rushing for 359 yards and two scores as a backup in 2024. Two years of eligibility remaining. Florida had four RB enter the portal, none of whom are yet ranked.

Luke Harpring, tight end, Georgia Tech | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #179: Caught 13 balls for 158 yards across seven games as a redshirt freshman. Three years of eligibility remaining. Ranked 21 spots higher than outgoing transfer Hayden Hansen (183).

Emmanuel Oyebadejo, defensive lineman, Jacksonville State | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #201: Totalled 41 tackles (6.5 for loss) with 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and five pass breakups in his redshirt junior season after not playing in 2024. British big man stands 6-foot-7 and 315 pounds and should slot in as an immediate starter. Remaining eligibility uncertain. Ranked 105 spots lower than outgoing transfer Michai Boireau (96).

Micah Mays Jr., wide receiver, Wake Forest | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #195: Caught 34 passes for 520 yards and four touchdowns in two combined seasons. South Florida product returning to the Sunshine State. Two years of eligibility remaining. Florida had five WR enter the portal.

Evan Pryor, running back, Cincinnati | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #233: Carried 132 times for 940 yards rushing with 288 yards receiving and 11 total touchdowns in two seasons at Cincinnati after transferring from Ohio State. Explosive ball carrier with breakaway speed. Entering his sixth collegiate season with one year of eligibility remaining. Will play a reserve role with Jadan Baugh returning. Florida had four RB enter the portal.

Harrison Moore, center, Georgia Tech | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #276: Started eight games as a sophomore in 2025 after playing 10 games as a true freshman when he also took snaps at guard and tight end. Two years of eligibility remaining. Replaces graduate Jake Slaughter but will likely play multiple interior positions.

TJ Shanahan Jr., offensive lineman, Penn State | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #316: Started five games this season after spending two years with Texas A&M (2023-24) where he was coached by Steve Addazio. Two years of eligibility remaining. Florida had four OL enter the portal.

Lacota Dippre, tight end, James Madison | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #328: Started 13 of 14 games, catching 17 balls for 192 yards receiving, rushing four times for 49 yards and totalling four touchdowns. Successfully converted four fake punts for first downs. Two seasons of eligibility remaining after beginning his career at Charlotte (2023-24). Ranked 145 spots lower than outgoing transfer Hayden Hansen (183).

DJ Coleman, safety, Baylor | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #672: Totalled 41 tackles (30 solo) with two interceptions, four pass breakups and a forced fumble as a junior for the Bears in 2025. One year of eligibility remaining. Ranked 451 spots lower than outgoing transfer Jordan Castell (221).

Cam Dooley, safety, Kentucky | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #674: Compiled 29 tackles (20 solo) with an interception, forced fumble and fumble recovery last season. Played all 24 games across two seasons. Two years of eligibility remaining. Ranked 453 spots lower than outgoing transfer Jordan Castell (221).

Bailey Stockton, wide receiver, Georgia Tech | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #698: Hauled in 38 passes for 439 yards with one touchdown in two seasons. One year of eligibility remaining. Florida had five WR enter the portal.

Emeka Ugorji, offensive lineman, Stanford | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #754: Started eight of 10 games as a true freshman in 2025. Three years of eligibility remaining. Florida had four OL enter the portal.

Eagan Boyer, offensive lineman, Penn State |⭐️⭐️⭐️, #755: Three years of eligibility remaining. Florida had four OL enter the portal.

DK Kalu, defensive lineman, Baylor | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #783: Played as a reserve the last two seasons. Son of 11-year NFL veteran N.D. Kalu. Two years of eligibility remaining. Ranked 362 spots lower than outgoing transfer Tarvorise Brown (415).

Jaylen Lloyd, wide receiver, Oklahoma State | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #1025: Totalled 492 yards receiving with Nebraska from 2023-24 with three touchdowns in 2023. Rushed once in 2025 for the Cowboys. Two years of eligibility remaining. Florida had five WR enter the portal.

Kanye Clark, cornerback, UCLA | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #1198: Compiled 23 tackles (16 solo) and a forced fumble in nine games as a redshirt freshman. Three years of eligibility remaining.

Mason Clinton, defensive lineman, Southern Miss | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #1450: Registered 16 tackles (six solo) in his firstfull season. Originally signed with Louisiana before transferring to East Mississippi (JUCO). Two years of eligibility remaining. Florida needs depth at this position.

TJ Bullard, linebacker, UCF | ⭐️⭐️⭐️, #1563: Primarily played special teams, totalling four tackles for his career. Son of Gators’ Thaddeus Bullard (WWE’s Titus O’Neil). Brother of walk-on Titus Bullard. Two years of eligibility remaining.

Jordy Lowery, cornerback, ECU | ⭐️⭐️⭐️: Recorded 27 total tackles (two for loss) with four pass defenses and a forced fumble in 2025. Spent the prior two seasons at Western Carolina, where he earned FCS All-America honors during his sophomore campaign. Two years of eligibility remaining.

Evan Chieca, tight end, New Haven | Unranked: Caught 31 passes for 255 yards and four touchdowns as a junior. Reportedly had multiple SEC offers. Two years of eligibility remaining.

Elijah Owens, defensive back, Mississippi Gulf Coast (JUCO) | Unranked: Compiled 65 tackles (1.5 for loss) with an interception and three pass defenses playing in the junior college ranks. Large for his position at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds. Three years of eligibility remaining.

Ace Ciongoli, wide receiver, Indiana | Unranked: Did not play as a true freshman in 2025. Unranked as a recruit. Four years of eligibility remaining. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Patrick Durkin, kicker, Tulane | Unranked: Connected on 25 of 28 field goal attempts (top 15 nationally at 89.3%), going 4 of 6 from 50+ yards with a long of 52 while making 41 of 42 extra points in 2025. Three years of eligibility remaining. Replacing graduate Trey Smack.

Liam Padron, kicker, Texas A&M | Unranked: Connected on 45 of 56 field goals in high school with a career-long of 53 yards. Three years of eligibility remaining. Will compete but likely backup Durkin. Replacing freshman Evan Noel, who decided to transfer.

Alec Clark, punter, Tulane | Unranked: Averaged 46.5 yards per punt (top 10 nationally) with a long of 70 in 2025 after transferring from Marshall (2023-24). Two years of eligibility remaining for the Aussie. Replacing graduate Tommy Doman.

Miller Fealy, punter, UT-Martin | Unranked: Averaged 39.1 yards per punt in 2025 after transferring from Southwestern Oklahoma State, where he averaged far better at 47.4 yards per punt. Three years of eligibility remaining for the Aussie. Will compete but likely backup Clark. Replacing freshman Hayden Craig, who decided to transfer.

Carter Milliron, long snapper, Louisiana | Unranked: Started three straight seasons. One year of eligibility remaining. Replacing graduate Rocco Underwood.

Hunter Solwold, long snapper, Washington | Unranked: Four years of eligibility remaining. Will compete but likely backup Milliron. Replacing freshman Mack Mulhern, who decided to transfer.