Florida Football Transfer Tracker: Latest on Jon Sumrall's First Roster

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The Florida football 2025 roster is in a state of flux as the team transitions into a new era under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. After a challenging 4-8 season, numerous players have announced their intentions to explore opportunities outside of the program, marking a significant shift for the Gators.

More than 20 Florida players have entered the transfer portal, including key starters such as quarterback DJ Lagway, wide receiver Eugene Wilson III, tight end Hayden Hansen, safety Jordan Castell, and defensive tackle Michai Boireau. The FBS transfer portal opens on January 2 and remains open until January 16, during which time players can officially connect with other schools. However, those who enter the portal still have the option to re-sign with Florida if they choose.

Florida is expected to make several additions to its roster, particularly in areas that need immediate reinforcement. This includes securing another quarterback, addressing gaps on the offensive and defensive lines, finding help at punter and kicker, and strengthening the secondary.

Transfer Players Florida Football Is Eyeing

Several potential transfers are being closely watched by the Gators:

• Georgia Tech QB Aaron Philo: A 6-foot-2, 220-pound signal-caller, Philo has connections with new offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, having played under him at Georgia Tech. He plans to visit Florida this weekend.

• Georgia Tech WR Bailey Stockton: A 5-11, 185-pound sophomore, Stockton is also set to visit Florida alongside Philo.

• Penn State OT Eagan Boyer: A 6-foot-8, 300-pound offensive tackle, Boyer is scheduled for an official visit. He has ties to new offensive line coach Phil Trautwein.

• Penn State OL T.J. Shanahan: A 6-4, 316-pound redshirt sophomore, Shanahan is expected to visit Florida this weekend.

• James Madison TE Lacota Dippre: A 6-4, 253-pound redshirt sophomore, Dippre will be visiting UF on January 3.

• Baylor DB DJ Coleman: A 6-1, 210-pound junior, Coleman has been a standout performer for Baylor and is set to make an official visit.

• Jacksonville State DE Emmanuel Oyebadejo: A 6-7, 295-pound defensive end, Oyebadejo is expected to visit UF this weekend.

• New Mexico TE Dorian Thomas: A 6-foot-4, 239-pound sophomore, Thomas is rated as one of the top tight ends in the 2026 transfer class.

• Baylor DT DK Kalu: A 6-4, 309-pound redshirt freshman, Kalu is expected to visit UF this weekend.

Florida Football Players Returning for 2026

Despite the exodus, several key players have committed to returning for the 2026 season:

• Tramell Jones Jr.: A 6-foot-0, 203-pound quarterback, Jones will enter his redshirt freshman year with four years of eligibility remaining.

• Dallas Wilson: A 6-2, 213-pound wide receiver, Wilson aims for a "revenge season" after an injury-plagued 2025 campaign.

• Vernell Brown III: A 5-foot-11, 178-pound wide receiver, Brown earned freshman All-SEC honors in 2025.

• Myles Graham: A 6-1, 228-pound linebacker, Graham led the team in tackles last season.

• Cormani McClain: A 6-1, 204-pound defensive back, McClain is a former 5-star recruit from Lakeland.

• LJ McCray: A 6-foot-6, 268-pound edge rusher, McCray missed most of the 2025 season due to injury.

• Aaron Chiles: A 6-foot-3, 244-pound linebacker, Chiles has two years of eligibility remaining.

• Dijon Johnson: A 6-1, 204-pound defensive back, Johnson has two years of eligibility left.

• Kam James: A 6-6, 270-pound edge rusher, James has one year of eligibility remaining.

• Bryce Thornton: A 5-10, 213-pound safety, Thornton has started 22 games over three seasons.

• Jaden Robinson: A 6-0, 226-pound linebacker, Robinson has 7.5 career tackles for loss.

• Knijeah Harris: A 6-3, 313-pound offensive lineman, Harris has started 25 straight games.

• Roderick Kearney: A 6-foot-4, 310-pound offensive guard, Kearney has two years of eligibility remaining.

• TJ Abrams: A 5-foot-10, 196-pound redshirt freshman, Abrams has 13 catches for 201 yards.

Players Who Have Entered the Transfer Portal

A number of other players have opted to leave the program, including:

• Aaron Gates: A redshirt sophomore defensive back, Gates suffered a shoulder injury in 2025.

• Jayden Woods: A true freshman edge rusher, Woods was an All-Freshman SEC honoree.

• Sharif Denson: A 5-foot-11, 195-pound defensive back, Denson has one year of eligibility remaining.

• Eugene Wilson III: A 5-10, 194-pound wide receiver, Wilson has two years of eligibility left.

• Naeshaun Montgomery: A 6-1, 189-pound wide receiver, Montgomery preserved his redshirt.

• Michai Boireau: A 6-foot-5, 349-pound defensive tackle, Boireau has two years of eligibility remaining.

• Hayden Hansen: A 6-8, 269-pound tight end, Hansen has one year of eligibility left.

• Grayson 'Pup' Howard: A 6-4, 236-pound linebacker, Howard has one year of eligibility remaining.

• Tank Hawkins: A 5-10, 178-pound wide receiver, Hawkins opted out of the final four games.

• Aidan Mizell: A 6-2, 185-pound wide receiver, Mizell has two years of eligibility remaining.

• DJ Lagway: A 6-3, 247-pound quarterback, Lagway has two years of eligibility left.

• Jordan Castell: A 6-2, 213-pound safety, Castell has been a three-year starter.

• KD Daniels: A 6-0, 203-pound running back, Daniels has three years of eligibility remaining.

• Muizz Tounkara: A 6-3, 208-pound true freshman, Tounkara appeared in eight games.

• Amir Jackson: A 6-5, 235-pound tight end, Jackson has three years of eligibility left.

• Tarvorise Brown: A JUCO transfer, Brown has appeared in six games over two seasons.

• Mike Peterson Jr.: A 6-1, 164-pound walk-on, Peterson didn’t appear in any games.

• Josiah Davis: A 6-0, 200-pound redshirt freshman safety, Davis has three years of eligibility remaining.

• Teddy Foster: A 6-1, 188-pound redshirt freshman, Foster has three years of eligibility remaining.

• Marcus Mascoll: A 6-5, 308-pound offensive tackle, Mascoll has three years of eligibility remaining.

• Jamroc Grimlsey: A 6-2, 198-pound cornerback, Grimlsey has three years of eligibility remaining.

• Jackson Wade: A 5-11, 185-pound wide receiver, Wade has two years of eligibility remaining.

• Noel Portnjagin: A 6-foot-5, 306-pound offensive tackle from Germany, Portnjagin has four years of eligibility remaining.

• Evan Noel: A five-star kicker, Noel did not appear in any games in 2025.

• Treyaun Webb: A 5-11, 217-pound running back, Webb has missed most of the last two seasons.

• Enoch Wagnoy: A 6-7, 333-pound offensive tackle, Wagnoy has three years of eligibility remaining.

• Ja’Kobi Jackson: A 5-11, 217-pound running back, Jackson received a waiver to play in 2026.