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Florida running back Lamical Perine said that the Gators are “for sure” a College Football Playoff team at UF’s media day on Thursday. Perine rushed for 826 yards and seven touchdowns last season as UF won 10 games and a New Year’s Six bowl.

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Biggest takeaways from media day

By Sam Campisano | July 29, 2019

Optimism was abounded at UF football media day on Thursday.

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Position-by-Position: Evaluating UF’s defensive line

By River Wells | July 24, 2019

Florida isn’t just known for its secondary.

Third-round draft pick Jachai Polite will make his professional debut with the New York Jets on Aug. 8.

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Gators in the NFL: Preseason edition

By Joseph Salvador | July 24, 2019

The NFL returns Aug. 1 with the Hall of Fame Game, which means training camp is right around the corner. It’s the perfect time for draft picks and players on the bubble to prove themselves. Here are some former Gators to look out for as NFL training camps get underway:

Defensive back CJ Henderson was one of two Gators selected to the Preseason All-SEC First Team. Henderson registered 38 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions last year.

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SEC Media Days: Where things stand for the Gators

By Sam Campisano | July 22, 2019

In case you needed any more proof that expectations are higher for coach Dan Mullen’s UF football team this year, here you go:

Head Coach Dan Mullen, of Florida, speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Hoover, Ala.

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Don’t underestimate Miami

By River Wells | July 22, 2019

Seven points.

Gators receiver Van Jefferson averaged 14.4 yards per catch in the 2018-19 season, the most in his career. He has 1502 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns over his collegiate career.

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Position-by-Position: Evaluating UF’s wide receivers

By Bryan Matamoros | July 17, 2019

In his first season at the helm, Dan Mullen revitalized a Florida offense that seemed to lack an identity under former head coach Jim McElwain.

Quarterback Feleipe Franks was drafted by the Boston Red Sox with the 947th pick in the MLB Draft despite not having pitched since his junior year of high school.

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Feleipe Franks agrees to terms with Boston Red Sox

By Dylan O'Shea | July 15, 2019

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks is now a professional athlete. He’s not getting paid by a football team, however.

Florida running back Lamical Perine was the team's leading rusher last year with 826 yards, seven touchdowns and 6.2 yards per carry.

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Position-by-position: Evaluating UF’s running backs

By River Wells | July 10, 2019

There’s been much talk in Gainesville about UF’s quarterback situation. Supporters and detractors of starting quarterback Feleipe Franks have often discussed whether his impact on Florida’s offense is a positive or a negative one, and any good or bad day it has is typically analyzed through the lens of the quarterback position.

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DB Brian Edwards to transfer from Florida

By Sam Campisano | July 8, 2019

Florida’s secondary depth took another hit on Monday when defensive back Brian Edwards announced his intention to transfer.

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot ran for 1,434 yards and six touchdowns last season as Dallas captured its second NFC East title in three years.

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Predicting every NFL division

By River Wells | July 8, 2019

The National Football League always has surprises. Divisions change hands, great teams regress and squads come out of nowhere to make improbable playoff runs. It’s nearly impossible to predict the parity of the NFL year in and year out.

Cornerback CJ Henderson was named to the All-SEC Second Team last year after recording 38 tackles and two picks.

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Position-by-position: Evaluating UF’s secondary

By Evan Lepak | June 19, 2019

Florida is known as “DBU” for a reason.

Coach Dan Mullen has garnered two top-15 recruiting classes since coming to UF.

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Mullen doesn’t have to be an elite recruiter for UF to win a championship

By Evan Lepak | June 17, 2019

Recruiting is important, don’t get me wrong.

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks had a breakout season last year, throwing for 2,457 yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also rushed for seven scores.

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Position-by-position: Evaluating UF’s quarterbacks

By Sam Campisano | June 12, 2019

Every Thursday until the end of the summer, alligatorSports will analyze a position on Florida’s football roster and identify strengths and weaknesses. We’ll start the series by taking a look at quarterbacks.