2024 Florida Gators football team

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2024 Florida Gators football
Florida Gators logo
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorRob Sale (3rd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorRuss Callaway (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorAustin Armstrong (2nd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorRon Roberts (1st season)
Home stadiumBen Hill Griffin Stadium
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Southeastern Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Alabama   0 0     0 0  
Arkansas   0 0     0 0  
Auburn   0 0     0 0  
Florida   0 0     0 0  
Georgia   0 0     0 0  
Kentucky   0 0     0 0  
LSU   0 0     0 0  
Mississippi State   0 0     0 0  
Missouri   0 0     0 0  
Oklahoma   0 0     0 0  
Ole Miss   0 0     0 0  
South Carolina   0 0     0 0  
Tennessee   0 0     0 0  
Texas   0 0     0 0  
Texas A&M   0 0     0 0  
Vanderbilt   0 0     0 0  
Championship: December 7, 2024
As of April 28, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2024 Florida Gators football team will represent the University of Florida as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gators are led by third-year head coach Billy Napier and will play their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium located in Gainesville, Florida.

Offseason[edit]

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end[a]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard[b] K Kicker[c] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker[d] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker[a] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. ^ a b May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. ^ Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. ^ Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. ^ Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Coaching Staff changes[edit]

Name Position Reason Replacement
Sean Spencer Defensive line coach Fired[1] Gerald Chatman
Corey Raymond Secondary coach Fired[2] Will Harris
Jay Bateman Linebackers coach Accepted job at Texas A&M[3] Ron Roberts
Darnell Stapleton Co-offensive line coach Accepted job at Washington Commanders[4]

Coaching staff additions[edit]

Name Previous Position New Position
Jonathan Decoster Offensive assistant (Cleveland Browns) Assistant Offensive line coach[5]
Gerald Chatman Defensive line Coach (Tulane) Defensive line coach[6]
Ron Roberts Defensive Coordinator (Auburn) Linebackers coach, Co-defensive coordinator, Executive defensive head coach[7]
Will Harris Assistant defensive backs coach (Los Angeles Chargers) Secondary coach[8]

Team Departures[edit]

Overall, thirty-six Florida players left the program during or after the 2023 season. 6 players graduated, 1 medically retired, 6 players declared for the NFL draft, while the other 23 players entered the transfer portal. Of those twenty-three, 19 have found new teams while 4 have not.

Name Position Class Reason
Jack Miller III QB So Graduated
Dante Zanders TE Sr Graduated
Teradja Mitchell LB Sr Graduated
Daniel Cross WR Sr Graduated
Kenny Anyaehie LB Sr Graduated
Jaelin Humphries DL Jr Graduated
Dakota Mitchell S So Medically Retired

Entered NFL Draft[edit]

Player Position Class
Kingsley Eguakun C Jr
Ricky Pearsall WR Sr
Micah Leon QB Grad Student
Eddie Battle RB Sr
Jacob Watkins P Sr
Lyndell Hudson II OL Sr

Transfer Portal[edit]

Nineteen Florida players will be playing for new teams in the 2024 season after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. Over the off-season, Florida added thirteen players from the transfer portal.

Departing transfers[edit]
Player Position Destination
Max Brown QB Charlotte
Caleb Douglas WR Texas Tech
Richie Leonard IV OL Florida State
Scooby Williams LB Texas A&M
Jaydon Hill CB Texas A&M
Micah Mazzcua OL Nebraska
Jalen Kimber CB Penn State
Miguel Mitchell S Arkansas
Will Norman DL Marshall
Trevor Etienne RB Georgia
Princely Umanmielen EDGE Ole Miss
Keenan Landry DL Louisiana Tech
Jalen Farmer OL Kentucky
Andrew Savaiinaea TE Nevada
Jordan Herman OT Charlotte
Jonathan Odom TE Eastern Michigan
Kamari Wilson S Arizona State
Chris McClellan DL Missouri
Jadarrius Perkins CB Toledo

Additionally, the following players are currently in the transfer portal and have not committed to a new school for the 2024 season.

Player Position
Thai Chiaokhiao-Bowman WR
Carlson Joseph RB
Ara Emerzian P
Adam Mihalek K

Incoming transfers[edit]

Player Position Former Team
Jameer Grimsley CB Alabama
Asa Turner S Washington
Grayson Howard LB South Carolina
Clay Millen QB Colorado State
George Gumbs Jr. EDGE Northern Illinois
DJ Douglas S Tulane
Trikweze Bridges CB Oregon
Devon Manuel OT Arkansas
Chimere Dike WR Wisconsin
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson OT San Diego State
Joey Slackman DL Penn
Caleb Rillos TE Air Force
Aidan Warner QB Yale

Recruiting class[edit]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
DJ Lagway
Quarterback
Willis, TX Willis High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Dec 7, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 91
LJ McCray
Defensive Lineman
Daytona Beach, FL Mainland High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Oct 21, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 91
Myles Graham
Linebacker
Gainesville,FL Buchholz High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Aug 14, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 85
Fletcher Westphal
Offensive Tackle
Leesburg, VA Tuscarora High School 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 330 lb (150 kg) Jul 10, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Kahnen "KD" Daniels
Running Back
West Point, MS West Point High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Apr 10, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Jerrae "Tank" Hawkins
Wide Receiver
Bradenton, FL IMG Academy 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 26, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Gregory Smith III
Safety
Riverview, FL Sumner High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Dec 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Tawaski TJ Abrams
Wide Receiver
Fort Myers, FL Dunbar High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jul 18, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Josiah Davis
Safety
Nashville, GA Berrien County High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Mar 27, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Mike Williams
Offensive Tackle
Upper Marlboro, MD Charles Herbert Flowers High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 330 lb (150 kg) Jun 12, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Jaden Baugh
Running Back
Olney, MD Columbia High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Dec 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
D'Ante Robinson
Defensive Lineman
Orlando, FL Jones High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 315 lb (143 kg) Jan 19, 2024 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Brien Taylor
Defensive Lineman
Brenham, TX Blinn College 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Dec 11, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Teddy Foster
Cornerback
Sarasota, FL Cardinal Mooney High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jul 14, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Michai Boireau
Defensive Lineman
Fairburn, GA Creekside High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 375 lb (170 kg) Dec 2, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Noel Portnjagin
Inside Offensive Lineman
Karlsruhe, Germany 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 330 lb (150 kg) Jun 14, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Aaron Chiles
Linebacker
Olney, MD Our Lady of Good Counsel High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jun 17, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 86
Amir Jackson
Tight End
Portal, GA Portal High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jun 17, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Marcus Mascoll
Offensive Tackle
Snellville, GA South Gwinnett High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Jun 19, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Jameer Grimsley
Cornerback
Tampa, FL Tampa Catholic High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jan 21, 2024 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals.com.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com.

*Jameer Grimsley originally signed to Alabama, but left the program following the departure of head coach Nick Saban.

2024 Overall class rankings[edit]

Website National Rank Conference Rank 5 star recruits 4 star recruits 3 recruits Total Recruits
ESPN[9] -- -- 2 9 9 30
On3 Recruits[10] #10 #7 2 11 5 19
Rivals[11] #15 #8 2 10 7 19
247Sports[12] #12 #7 2 8 9 19

Walk-ons[edit]

Name Position Height/Weight Hometown High school (College)
Paul Kessler QB 6'4.5, 217 Los Angeles, CA Venice High School
Aidan Warner QB 6'3, 199 Winter Park, FL Winter Park High School (Yale)
Hunter Smith K 5'10, 204 Gainesville, FL Buccholz High School (FAU)
Jack Muse P 6'3.5, 195 Hingham, MA Hingham High School (UMass)
Jake Xeller ILB 6'2.25, 239 Reston, VA Herndon High School
Chase Stevens OL 6'3, 305 Vero Beach, FL Vero Beach High School

Personnel[edit]

Coaching staff[edit]

Florida head coach Billy Napier entered his third year as the Gator's head coach for the 2024 season. During his previous two years with Florida, Napier led the Gators to an overall record of 11 wins and 14 losses (.440) and an SEC record of 6 wins and 10 losses (0.375), with one bowl appearance.

Name Position Consecutive season at Florida in current position
Billy Napier Head Coach 3rd
Rob Sale Co-offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line 3rd
Austin Armstrong Defensive Coordinator 2nd
Russ Callaway Co-offensive Coordinator / Tight Ends 2nd
Ron Roberts Executive Head Coach, Co-defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers 1st
Jabbar Juluke Associate Head Coach - Offense / Running Backs 3rd
Gerald Chatman Assistant Coach / Defensive Line 1st
Billy Gonzales Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers 2nd
Will Harris Assistant Coach / Secondary 1st
Mike Peterson Assistant Coach / Edge / Alumni Liaison 3rd
Jonathan Decoster Assistant Offensive Line Coach 1st
Tyler Miles Director of Football Strength & Conditioning 1st

Source: 2024 Florida Coaching Staff[13]

Schedule[edit]

Florida and the SEC announced the 2024 football schedule on December 13, 2023.[14][15]

DateOpponentSiteResult
August 31Miami (FL)*
September 7Samford*
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL
September 14Texas A&M
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL
September 21at Mississippi State
October 5UCF*
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL
October 12at Tennessee
October 19Kentucky
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL (rivalry)
November 2vs. Georgia
November 9at Texas
November 16LSU
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL (rivalry)
November 23Ole Miss
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL
November 30at Florida State*
  • *Non-conference game

Game summaries[edit]

Miami (FL)[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game one – Miami Hurricanes (0–0) at Florida Gators (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Miami (FL) 0 0 000
Florida 0 0 000

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: August 31
Statistics Miami Florida
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Miami Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Samford[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game two – Samford Bulldogs at Florida Gators – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Samford 0 0 000
Florida 0 0 000

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: September 7
Statistics Samford Florida
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Samford Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Texas A&M[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game three – Texas A&M Aggies at Florida Gators – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Texas A&M 0 0 000
Florida 0 0 000

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: September 14
Statistics Texas A&M Florida
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Texas A&M Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Mississippi State[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game four – Florida Gators at Mississippi State Bulldogs – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Florida 0 0 000
Mississippi State 0 0 000

at Davis Wade StadiumStarkville, Mississippi

  • Date: September 21
Statistics Florida Mississippi State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Mississippi State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

UCF[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game five – UCF Knights at Florida Gators – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
UCF 0 0 000
Florida 0 0 000

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: October 5
Statistics UCF Florida
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
UCF Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Tennessee[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game six – Florida Gators at Tennessee Volunteers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Florida 0 0 000
Tennessee 0 0 000

at Neyland StadiumKnoxville, Tennessee

  • Date: October 12
Statistics Florida Tennessee
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Tennessee Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Kentucky[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game seven – Kentucky Wildcats at Florida Gators – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Kentucky 0 0 000
Florida 0 0 000

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: October 19
Statistics Kentucky Florida
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Kentucky Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Georgia[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game eight – Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Florida 0 0 000
Georgia 0 0 000

at EverBank StadiumJacksonville, Florida

  • Date: November 2
Statistics Florida Georgia
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Georgia Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Texas[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game nine – Florida Gators at Texas Longhorns – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Florida 0 0 000
Texas 0 0 000

at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial StadiumAustin, Texas

  • Date: November 9
Statistics Florida Texas
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Texas Passing
Rushing
Receiving

LSU[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game ten – LSU Tigers at Florida Gators – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
LSU 0 0 000
Florida 0 0 000

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: November 16
Statistics LSU Florida
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
LSU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Ole Miss[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game eleven – Ole Miss Rebels at Florida Gators – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Ole Miss 0 0 000
Florida 0 0 000

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: November 23
Statistics Ole Miss Florida
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ole Miss Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Florida State[edit]

Pregame line Over/under
Game twelve – Florida Gators at Florida State Seminoles – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Florida 0 0 000
Florida State 0 0 000

at Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, Florida

  • Date: November 30
Statistics Florida Florida State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Florida Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Florida State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

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