The 2026 NFL Draft has concluded with seven of nine eligible Florida Gators selected in the seven-round affair. This draft marked the first in program history that Florida had at least one player selected in each round.
The Gators have now seen 14 players selected over the last two seasons — seven each year, the most in a single draft since 2021. However, Florida has only had three players chosen across the first three rounds over the last two seasons with 11 of its 14 picks coming on Day 3.
Only Gators was with you throughout all seven rounds from Thursday through Saturday, tracking where the Gators were continuing their on-field journeys in the professional ranks. We will continue updating this article with the latest information and analysis as undrafted free agent signings are completed. Hit the refresh button below or in your browser to update the page.
Round 1 – No. 18
Caleb Banks, DT
Minnesota Vikings
The Chomp: Banks ranked fifth overall among defensive tackles after placing similarly in the athleticism tests at the NFL Combine, but he actually got bumped up a spot or two during the pre-draft process. He ironically drew comparisons to fellow Gators standout Gervon Dexter Sr., who has carved out a solid role in the NFL. Banks was said to be one of the biggest risers coming out of the combine, a stock boost he badly needed after only playing in two games last season due to a foot injury. Though teams were concerned about his health, he is on pace to be fully cleared for football activities by early June.
What makes Banks so attractive as a prospect is his versatility, but teams are forced to project based on his unknown true potential, as the 2025 season was supposed to be a breakout campaign that could have made him a first-round selection. As such, his draft position was determined by teams’ appetite for risk. The Vikings were apparently hungry to take a chance as Banks was selected at least a full round higher than many projected.
Round 2 – No. 63
Jake Slaughter, C
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chomp: Slaghter was the third-most athletic center at the NFL Combine, which solidified his status as the No. 1 overall player at his position in the draft, particularly given his stellar final two seasons at Florida, during which he received various All-America honors. The 2025 Rimington Award finalist was the top center in the SEC, and his experience as a captain and overall football IQ made him heavily valued in this draft. He is the first UF center taken since Max Garcia in 2015.
Round 3 – No. 86
Austin Barber, OT
Cleveland Browns
The Chomp: Barber ranked ninth overall among offensive tackles in athleticism at the NFL Combine, placing the same overall. Struggles against some of the top defensive lines he faced as a senior have not helped his evaluations. His three-plus years of starting experience and All-SEC honors in 2025 give him a relatively high floor, though his inconsistencies will undoubtedly scare some teams off. A move to guard could be in order, which makes him a bit less valuable as a prospect unless a team loves his measurables. He is the first UF tackle taken since 2021 (Stone Forsythe) and the first Gators player chosen by the Browns since 2018 (Antonio Callaway).
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Round 4 – No. 114
Devin Moore, CB
Dallas Cowboys
The Chomp: Moore was a productive player who flashes high upside, but he likely needed to put more numbers on his stat sheet to be selected during the first two days, especially given long-term durability concerns. Some considered him a top 10 cornerback, while others slot him around 15th. Groin surgery in December 2025 prevented Moore from hitting the process with gusto; he is said to be fully cleared and healthy, but he did not compete at the NFL Combine as a result. He will be a solid pick for a zone scheme but will need to develop quickly as a rookie to atone for missed reps and practices during his college career.
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Round 5 – No. 156
George Gumbs Jr., EDGE
Indianapolis Colts
The Chomp: Gumbs tried to show as much as he could at the NFL Combine; in fact, he was one of only two defensive ends to compete in the 3-cone drill. His 7-second time in that drill is considered at the top end of pass rushers. Ultimately, he came out ranked eighth in athleticism, slotting 36th overall among defensive ends and EDGE rushers. Gumbs was always projected as a Day 3 selection. He has the traits to be an NFL contributor but will need some seasoning to get there.
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Round 6 – No. 216
Trey Smack, K
Green Bay Packers
The Chomp: Smack entered the process as the top player at his position and became the first kicker drafted. He went 10 of 13 from 50+ yards at Florida, hit a 57-yard attempt in the East-West Shrine Game and starred at the NFL Combine with a 60-yard boot (after being iced by coaches) that went viral. Outside of a hiccup in Week 1 of the 2025 season, he was a tremendous kicker for the Gators.
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Round 7 – No. 239
Tommy Doman Jr., P
Buffalo Bills
Undrafted free agent
Tyreak Sapp, DL
Cleveland Browns
Undrafted free agent
J. Michael Sturdivant, WR
Green Bay Packers
Undrafted free agent
Rocco Underwood, LS
Philadelphia Eagles
By position
QB – 2025 (Graham Mertz)
RB – 2022 (Dameon Pierce)
WR – 2025 (Chimere Dike)
TE – 2021 (Kyle Pitts)
OT – 2026 (Austin Barber)
OG – 2023 (O’Cyrus Torrence)
C – 2026 (Jake Slaughter)
DT – 2026 (Caleb Banks)
DE / EDGE – 2026 (George Gumbs Jr.)
LB – 2025 (Shemar James)
CB – 2026 (Devin Moore)
S – 2021 (Shawn Davis)
K – 2026 (Trey Smack)
P – 2026 (Tommy Doman)
By team
Arizona Cardinals – 2021 (CB Marco Wilson)
Atlanta Falcons – 2021 (TE Kyle Pitts)
Baltimore Ravens – 2013 (S Matt Elam)
Buffalo Bills – 2026 (P Tommy Doman)
Carolina Panthers – 2025 (DT Cam Jackson)
Chicago Bears – 2023 (DT Gervon Dexter Sr.)
Cincinnati Bengals – 2022 (DT Zachary Carter)
Cleveland Browns – 2026 (OT Austin Barber)
Dallas Cowboys – 2026 (CB Devin Moore)
Denver Broncos – 2025 (P Jeremy Crawshaw)
Detroit Lions – 2017 (LB Jarrad Davis, CB Jalen Tabor)
Green Bay Packers – 2026 (K Trey Smack)
Houston Texans – 2025 (QB Graham Mertz)
Indianapolis Colts – 2026 (EDGE George Gumbs Jr.)
Jacksonville Jaguars – 2023 (LB Ventrell Miller)
Kansas City Chiefs – 2016 (WR Demarcus Robinson)
Los Angeles Chargers – 2026 (C Jake Slaughter)
Los Angeles Rams – 2020 (WR Van Jefferson)
Miami Dolphins – 2025 (CB Jason Marshall Jr.)
Minnesota Vikings – 2026 (DT Caleb Banks)
New England Patriots – 2018 (CB Duke Dawson)
New Orleans Saints – 2019 (S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson)
New York Giants – 2021 (WR Kadarius Toney)
New York Jets – 2020 (DE Jabari Zuniga, RB La’Mical Perine)
Las Vegas Raiders – 2023 (LB Amari Burney)
Philadelphia Eagles – 2016 (DE Alex McCalister)
Pittsburgh Steelers – 2012 (RB Chris Rainey)
San Francisco 49ers – 2024 (WR Ricky Pearsall)
Seattle Seahawks – 2021 (WR Stone Forsythe)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 2021 (QB Kyle Trask)
Tennessee Titans – 2025 (WR Chimere Dike)
Washington Commanders – 2015 (RB Matt Jones)
