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Florida Gators star wide receiver, Eugene Tre Wilson III, a sophomore standout, has entered the transfer portal. The five-star recruit from the class of 2023, known for his impressive stats (107 catches, 1043 yards, 10 TDs), is leaving Gainesville after three memorable years. His departure, along with other departing wideouts, leaves the Gators offense in a challenging position. With two years of eligibility remaining, Wilson is expected to have numerous suitors in the transfer portal.

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Exciting news for Florida Gators fans: Dijon Johnson, defensive back, is returning for his senior season after missing most of 2025 due to a knee injury. He aims to bring a veteran spark to the new defensive unit, targeting first-team All-Southeast Conference and All-American honors. Meanwhile, teammates Eugene Wilson, Jordan Castell, Josiah Davis, and Teddy Foster are leaving, but the Gators recruiting class is strong, and they plan to build back stronger for the next season.

Florida Gators Wide Receiver Eugene Wilson III Transfers, Leaving a Hole in the Receiving Corps The Florida Gators are losing another key player to the transfer portal, as wide receiver Eugene Wilson III plans to seek a fresh start elsewhere. Wilson, a top twenty-four-star prospect, showed flashes of brilliance early on but was plagued by injuries, including hip surgery and a season-ending ankle injury. He finished with 1,043 receiving yards and ten total touchdowns, including 239 yards and three scores last season. With six wide receivers departing, the Gators will need to rely on Dallas Wilson and Vernell Brown III if they stay. This roster shake-up means a very different Gators squad next season, but their strong recruiting class and the transfer portal offer opportunities to rebuild.

Dan Mullen reflects on his Florida coaching tenure, highlighting his successful years and expressing his renewed passion for coaching at UNLV. Despite criticism for downplaying his Florida exit, Mullen admits he enjoys Las Vegas more than Gainesville and appreciates his time with the UNLV team. He acknowledges that owning his role in the Florida fallout could positively impact his overall legacy.

Florida Gators star running back Jadan Baugh is considering a transfer, leaving fans on edge. Coach Jon Sumrall, offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, and new running backs coach Chris Foster will meet with Baugh on Christmas Eve to persuade him to stay. Baughs decision is crucial for Sumralls close-out style and team morale, as hes the first Gators back in a decade to top one thousand rushing yards and an All-Southeast Conference standout.

Florida Gators senior offensive lineman Devon Manuel, who earned a medical redshirt in 2021, has entered the transfer portal. Manuel, who transferred from Arkansas, was praised by coach Billy Napier for his run blocking and experience. Hes the latest offensive lineman to leave under new head coach Jon Sumrall, joining a list of seventeen players who have transferred this offseason, indicating a significant roster overhaul for the Gators.

Another Florida Gator, Noel Portnjagin, a German-born offensive lineman, has entered the transfer portal. Despite his brief tenure, he was highly praised by Coach Napier for his athleticism and language skills. With eighteen players leaving the team, fans are left wondering who else might follow.