Billy Napier

Cormani McClain remains with Florida Gators, issues ‘blown out of proportion,’ says Billy Napier

The Florida Gators took a flier on former five-star cornerback Cormani McClain this offseason. Following a chaotic 18 months that saw McClain commit to Miami (when the expectation was he would pledge...

Florida football recruiting: Four-star LB Myles Johnson flips from Alabama, commits to Gators

The trickle of commitments from the Class of 2025 continued Wednesday with the Florida Gators adding a key piece to their future roster. Four-star linebacker Myles Johnson (Brewton, AL) committed to Florida...

Florida football recruiting: Four-star WR Joshua Moore, three-star TE Micah Jones commit to Gators

What has been a slow process building the Class of 2025 took a bit of a turn this week as the Florida Gators acquired two talented offensive playmakers at positions of need....

Florida football recruiting: Four-star 2026 QB Will Griffin commits to Gators as class cornerstone

One of head coach Billy Napier’s top targets in the 2026 recruiting cycle has made his decision. Four-star quarterback Will Griffin (Tampa, FL) on Saturday ended his recruitment by committing to the...

Jaden Rashada sues Florida booster, Billy Napier, former Gators staff over unpaid NIL contract

In a long-expected move, former Florida Gators signee Jaden Rashada has filed a lawsuit against a major booster, head coach Billy Napier and other staff previously related to the program. The claim...

Florida football recruiting: Four-star WR Elijhah Badger commits to Gators out of transfer portal

Talent acquisition has been a key tenant for Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier as he continues his attempted rebuild of the program. This week provided some significantly positive momentum in that...

Florida football recruiting: Cormani McClain makes way back around to Gators, joining as transfer

The recruitment of former five-star 2023 cornerback Cormani McClain (Lakeland, FL) was a whirlwind to say the least. Though the Florida Gators struck out on the prized prospect last offseason, 15 months...

Florida football recruiting: Top-ranked OL Jason Zandamela joins Gators as transfer from USC

The Florida Gators added a massive piece (literally) in their attempt to find success in Year 3 under head coach Billy Napier. Four-star offensive lineman Jason Zandamela (Clearwater, FL) on Thursday committed...

Florida football recruiting: Rising 2025 DL Jeramiah McCloud commits to Gators

The Class of 2025 has been slow to build for the Florida Gators tot his point, but it added a much-needed piece Thursday. Three-star defensive lineman Jeramiah McCloud (Havana, FL), a prospect...

Florida football takeaways: DJ Lagway flashes, Gators work in progress after 2024 Orange & Blue Game

As the Florida Gators concluded the 2024 Orange & Blue Game on Saturday afternoon in front of an announced 48,000 fans at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, it was clear the team looked...