Carter’s Corner: A Deep Dive Into Gators’ History in Transfer Portal Era

Nicholas Villano*
OL
2019
N/A
Retired as player
Brian Edwards
DB
2019
Central Michigan
Ran into trouble after following Jim McElwain
Rayshad Jackson
LB
2019
UNLV
Strong season with Rebels included 99 tackles
Chris Steele
CB
2019
Southern Cal
Overhyped as a recruit based on career
Jalon Jones
QB
2019
Jackson State
Trouble from start at UF, finished at B-CU
Malik Langham
DL
2019
Vanderbilt
Moved to Purdue to cap unremarkable career
Antonneous Clayton
DL
2019
Georgia Tech
Injuries cost physically gifted player after UF
Kylan Johnson
LB
2019
Pittsburgh
10.5 TFL in his lone season at Pitt
T.J. McCoy
C
2019
Louisville
Best days were with Gators
Daniel Justino*
K
2019
Northwestern State
Got to play a season at smaller school
Daquon Green
WR
2019
Murray State
Finished at Indiana U of Pennsylvania
Dionte Marks
WR
2020
UCF
Five games with Knights over two seasons
Issiah Walker Jr.
OL
2020
Miami
Well-traveled, on West Florida roster in 2025
Umstead Sanders*
LB
2020
Jacksonville State
Put together pair of productive seasons at JSU
Feleipe Franks
QB
2020
Arkansas
He will always have Hail Mary win over Vols
Lucas Krull
TE
2020
Pittsburgh
Two productive years at Pitt, earned NFL shot
Nick Sproles*
QB
2020
SW Oklahoma State
Grad assistant on James Madison staff in 2024
Chris Bleich
OL
2020
Syracuse
Three-year starter for Orange
John Huggins
S
2020
Robert Morris
Dismissed by Gators, finished at Jackson State
Jahari Rogers
CB
2021
SMU
After 4 seasons at SMU, finished at Colorado State in 2025
T.J. Moore
OL
2021
Charlotte
Two seasons at Charlotte after three at UF
C.J. McWilliams
CB
2021
Purdue
If he played for Boilermakers, records lost
Zack Sessa*
K
2021
USF
Appeared in a game for Bulls
James Houston
LB
2021
Jackson State
Had a big season with Deion, broke into NFL
Chester Kimbrough
CB
2021
Michigan State
Produced three stellar seasons in East Lansing
Jesiah Pierre
LB
2021
Texas Tech
Finished at UCF after three solid seasons at Texas Tech
Jaylin Jackson*
WR
2021
Reedley College
A productive season at Reedley led to two more at Western Illinois
Iverson Clement
RB
2021
Temple
Finished as a cornerback at B-CU in 2023
Quincy Linton
S
2021
Youngstown State
Left UF during 2020 season, spent three seasons at Youngstown State
Andrew Chatfield
DL
2022
Oregon State
Faced his former teammates in Las Vegas Bowl in 2022
Mordecai McDaniel
LB
2022
Iowa Western CC
Resurfaced at Charlotte before transferring to Oklahoma State in 2025
Chris Howard
K
2022
Memphis
Unable to win UF job, he had productive final season with Tigers
Fenley Graham
CB
2022
Florida A&M
Disappeared from field after transfer to Rattlers
Demarkcus Bowman
RB
2022
UCF
Highly-touted Lakeland product managed only 175 yards at three schools
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson
QB
2022
Syracuse
Two seasons with Orange, transferred to Marshall, and set for final season in 2026
Lamar Goods
DL
2022
University of Manitoba
Had 26 tackles for the Bisons this season
Emory Jones
QB
2022
Arizona State
Started at UF in 2021, Arizona State in 2022, and Cincinnati in 2023
Ty’Ron Hopper
LB
2022
Missouri
Talented defender finished strong at Mizzou, now in second season with Packers
Kemore Gamble
TE
2022
UCF
Best season at UF in 2021; dropped off with Knights in 2022
Mohamoud Diabate
LB
2022
Utah
Lost to Gators in return to Swamp in 2022; in third season with Browns
Jacob Copeland
WR
2022
Maryland
Caught 26 passes in final season, 15 less than previous season at UF
Khris Bogle
EDGE
2022
Michigan State
Three average seasons with Spartans after three at UF raised stock.
Gerald Mincey
OL
2022
Tennessee
Started with Gators, then two seasons in Knoxville, and finished at Kentucky
Elijah Blades
CB
2022
Buffalo
At last check was a member of the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League
Khamal Ellison*
CB
2022
N/A
Based on research, retired from game after UF
Jalen Kitna
QB
2023
UAB
Off-field headlines led to time away from game, resurfaced at UAB in 2024
Antwaun Powell-Ryland
EDGE
2023
Virginia Tech
A good one that got away, recorded 25.5 sacks in two seasons with Hokies
Xzavier Henderson
WR
2023
Cincinnati
117 catches, more than 1,500 yards and 7 TDs in two seasons with Bearcats
David Conner
OL
2023
Colorado
Andrews College, Florida, Colorado, Texas State … he could be anywhere right now
Tre’Vez Johnson
DB
2023
Missouri
Solid college career from start, finished with two seasons with Tigers
Ethan White
OL
2023
Southern Cal
Reshaped body to become starter at UF, but retired before playing at USC
Jordan Young
CB
2023
Cincinnati
Had 29 tackles and an INT at Arkansas this season; spent 2 seasons at Cincy after UF
Michael Tarquin
OL
2023
Southern Cal
Started at USC in 2023 and Oklahoma in 2024
Chris Thomas
DL
2023
Marshall
Two seasons at UF, two at Marshall, and 2025 at Syracuse (9 games, 7 tackles)
Corey Collier
CB
2023
Nebraska
Regular in secondary past two seasons at FAMU after season at Nebraska
Lloyd Summerall
EDGE
2023
USF
Shots of him and his father on recruiting visit to UF stand out as a highlight
Diwun Black
LB
2023
Temple
A media Heisman candidate his first spring camp at UF, but found home in final two seasons at Temple
Nick Elksnis
TE
2023
South Carolina
Resurfaced at UNLV with Dan Mullen in 2025
Jalen Lee
DL
2023
LSU
After two forgettable seasons at LSU, produced 33 tackles with UNLV in 2025
Kamar Wilcoxson
S
2023
Temple
Finished career with a quiet season at Temple in 2023
Yousef Mugharbil
OL
2023
Colorado
Injured on a scooter at UF, left for Colorado, finished at NC State
Donovan McMillon
S
2023
Pittsburgh
Physical player had 220 combined tackles in two seasons with Panthers
David Reese
LB
2023
Cal
Will never forget his reaction when Heavener Center opened; played two seasons at Cal, and then at Syracuse in 2025
Chief Borders
LB
2023
Nebraska
Personable player spent time at UF, Nebraska, Pitt before rejoining Mullen this year at UNLV
Lorenzo Lingard
RB
2023
Akron
Best season came in his lone season with Zips
Daejon Reynolds
WR
2023
Pittsburgh
Two seasons at Pitt followed his UF career; finished with 33 catches at UNLV in 2025
Avery Helm
CB
2023
TCU
Finished third year at TCU with limited production this season
Nay’Quan Wright
RB
2023
USF
Rushed for more than 1,300 yards in two seasons with Bulls
Griffin McDowell
OL
2023
Chattanooga
Bulked up and started in only season with Mocs
Trent Whittemore
WR
2023
UCF
Nine receptions in two seasons at UCF
Joshua Braun
OL
2023
Arkansas
SEC veteran played at Arkansas and Kentucky after two seasons with Gators
Marco Ortiz
LS
2023
Nebraska
Took his talents to Lincoln for a final season
Ethan Pouncey
CB
2024
Georgia Southern
Good student and team player; has not played since UF according to school website
Mannie Nunnery
LB
2024
Texas State
Returned home for a final season and made five starts
Richie Leonard IV
OL
2024
Florida State
Played final game last month where he started, but this time as enemy in The Swamp
Scooby Williams
LB
2024
Texas A&M
After 43-tackle season in 2024, injuries limited his effectiveness this season
Jaydon Hill
DB
2024
Texas A&M
Injuries hampered him in five seasons at UF; finished career with solid season with Aggies
Micah Mazzccua
OL
2024
Nebraska
Baylor transfer spent one season with Gators before departing for Cornhuskers
Jalen Kimber
CB
2024
Penn State
Closed with career-high 37 tackles at Penn State in 2024
Miguel Mitchell
S
2024
Arkansas
Recorded 26 tackles and an interception this season, his second with Razorbacks
Will Norman
DL
2024
Marshall
Recently signed with Troy after stops at UF, Marshall, West Georgia and Iowa Central CC
Trevor Etienne
RB
2024
Georgia
Spent a season at Georgia after a pair of more productive seasons with Gators, declared for NFL Draft
Princely Umanmielen
EDGE
2024
Ole Miss
Departed in a huff after loss to Gators a season ago at Swamp in only year with Rebels
Keenan Landry
DL
2024
Kent State
Played a season at Kent before transferring to McNeese this season (26 tackles, 3 sacks)
Caleb Douglas
WR
2024
Texas Tech
Has 114 receptions, more than 1,700 yards, 13 TDs in two seasons at Texas Tech
Jalen Farmer
OL
2024
Kentucky
Two-year starter for Wildcats after playing sparingly in two seasons at UF
Andrew Savaiinaea
TE
2024
Nevada
After a season at Nevada, is currently on Mullen’s UNLV roster
Carlson Joseph*
RB
2024
Mars Hill University
Played in eight games this season at Mars Hill, primarily on special teams
Jordan Herman
OL
2024
Charlotte
Spent a season at Charlotte, then transferred to Sacramento State, where he started before an injury in 2025
Max Brown
QB
2024
Charlotte
Started against FSU at The Swamp in 2023, transferred to Charlotte, then to West Virginia in 2025
Thai Chiaokhiao-Bowman
WR
2024
Rice
Six catches, 55 yards for UConn this season; spent 2024 season at Rice
Jonathan Odom
TE
2024
Eastern Michigan
Retired due to injuries, never played at Eastern Michigan
Kamari Wilson
S
2024
Arizona State
Breakout season at Memphis in 2025 (84 tackles, 2 INT) after previous season with Sun Devils
Chris McClellan
DL
2024
Missouri
Two seasons at UF, two at Missouri; had 48 tackles, six sacks this season
Jadarrius Perkins
CB
2024
Toledo
Had a strong final season at Delaware State following a lost year at Toledo
D’Antre Robinson
DL
2025
North Carolina
39 tackles, 2.5 TFL for disappointing Tar Heels
Gannon Burt*
LS
2025
North Carolina
Reserve role in first season in Chapel Hill
Chase Stevens*
OL
2025
Kennesaw State
Former UF walk-on played 10 games in 2025
Gregory Smith III
S
2025
North Carolina
Logged 24 tackles, 1 INT in first season at UNC
Marcus Burke
WR
2025
UCF
Had 13 catches, 181 yards in debut season with Knights in Scott Frost’s return
T.J. Searcy
EDGE
2025
Texas A&M
Slight drop in production with Aggies, three tackles in CFB Playoff loss to Miami
Gavin Hill
TE
2025
Florida A&M
Committed to Rattlers, but is currently on Garden City (Kan.) CC roster
Dawson Johnson*
TE
2025
Old Dominion
Former UF walk-on got on field in first season with Monarchs (2 starts, 10 catches, 99 yards)
Jack Pyburn
LB
2025
LSU
Registered 52 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks with Tigers after much-publicized departure
Adam Mihalek
K
2025
N/A
Brief UF starter DNP, appears to have retired from game
Parker Leise
QB
2025
N/A
Did not sign with anyone, but he can always get a free meal at The Drover in Omaha
Brian Green Jr.
WR
2025
Georgia Southern
Made honor roll, appeared in 5 games first year with Eagles
Deuce Spurlock II
LB
2025
Liberty
Made 15 tackles in 9 games with Flames
Arlis Boardingham
TE
2025
Bowling Green
Did not play in 2025 after 44 catches, 6 TDs previous two seasons with Gators
Christian Williams
OL
2025
Liberty
Started 10 games at right tackle for Flames
Kelby Collins
DL
2025
Alabama
Made 10 tackles, had two sacks in eight games
Andre Morris*
DL
2025
Iowa Central CC
Recorded 11 tackles in 8 games; committed to Tennessee-Martin last month
Ja’Keem Jackson
CB
2025
LSU
Found it hard to crack lineup, made only six tackles and battled injuries
Zak Sedaros*
WR
2025
Valdosta State
In 5 games: 5 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD
Mike Williams
OL
2025
Towson
Did not see any game action in first season at Towson near his Maryland home
Quincy Ivory
EDGE
2025
Jackson State
One of best stories in 2025 as SWAC Defensive Player of Year (14 TFL, 6 sacks)
Bryce Capers
EDGE
2025
N/A
No evidence found of him signing or playing elsewhere this year
Justus Boone
DL
2025
Arkansas
Played 10 games and finished with 28 tackles for Razorbacks after injuries stalled UF career
Andy Jean
WR
2025
Pittsburgh
Speedy receiver landed at Arkansas after spring at Pitt; one catch, 21 yards for Hogs
Muizz Tounkara
WR
2026
TBA
Under-the-radar project former staff seemed to search for and try to develop
Tarvorise Brown
DL
2026
TBA
Flashed in preseason camp but mostly a nonfactor once games started
DJ Lagway
QB
2026
TBA
Face of program is looking for a new home after 19 UF starts and inconsistent 2025 season
KD Daniels
RB
2026
TBA
Touchdown in Gasparilla Bowl his highlight
Mike Peterson Jr.*
WR
2026
TBA
Moving on in search of opportunity to play
Josiah Davis
S
2026
TBA
Unable to get onto field as redshirt freshman
Jordan Castell
S
2026
TBA
Three-year starter who was serviceable but not an elite player on back end
Aidan Mizell
WR
2026
TBA
Had a couple of moments but plagued by injuries, inconsistency
Teddy Foster
CB
2026
TBA
Not a lot to remember in short stay
Marcus Mascoll
OL
2026
TBA
See above: Foster
Jamroc Grimsley
CB
2026
TBA
Never fit in after transferring from Alabama
Tank Hawkins
WR
2026
TBA
Said goodbye before season was over
Grayson Howard
LB
2026
TBA
Lost his job and apparently his desire to play for Gators as he remained on sideline
Hayden Hansen
TE
2026
TBA
Workmanlike player who was a regular contributor in two tight-end sets
Michai Boireau
DL
2026
TBA
A promising player who should attract suitors; clinched Billy Napier’s final UF win with INT
Enoch Wangoy
OL
2026
TBA
OK, need to look up where he was from
Devon Manuel
OL
2026
TBA
He was here but seemed invisible at 6-foot-7
Naeshaun Montgomery
WR
2026
TBA
Arrived with promise but played sparingly
Noel Portnjagin
OL
2026
TBA
OK, need to look up where he was from, too
Eugene Wilson III
WR
2026
TBA
Injuries zapped production after a stellar freshman season created buzz
Sharif Denson
DB
2026
TBA
Physical player who figured to have a role under new coaching staff
Chad Gasper Jr.
RB
2026
TBA
Hardly knew him
Jayden Woods
EDGE
2026
TBA
By end of season looked like a building block of future; undoubtedly a target in transfer market
Aaron Gates
DB
2026
TBA
One of team’s best DBs in 2024 until injuries resurfaced and set him back in 2025




