Florida Gators Receiver Dallas Wilson Held Out of Spring Practice Due to Foot Injury

Coach Jon Sumrall says injury is not serious, expects Wilson to be ready for upcoming season

Mar. 3, 2026 at 4:22pm

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The Florida Gators' promising young wide receiver Dallas Wilson is being held out of the start of spring practice due to a foot issue, but head coach Jon Sumrall says the injury is not serious and Wilson would be able to play if the team had a game this week. Sumrall says they are taking a cautious approach to ensure Wilson is fully healed before returning to full activities.

Why it matters

Wilson had a breakout freshman season in 2025, setting program records for a true freshman in his first career start. The Gators are counting on him to be a key part of their passing attack this upcoming season, so ensuring he is fully healthy for the fall is a priority.

The details

Wilson suffered the foot injury last year and has been limited at the start of spring practice as a precaution. Sumrall said the team's medical staff has determined there is no structural damage, but they want to make sure Wilson is '100 percent' before bringing him back. Wilson has been able to do some light drills and activities, but the coaches are taking a cautious approach to his recovery.

  • Wilson suffered the initial foot injury during the Georgia game in 2025.
  • Wilson is being held out of the start of Florida's spring practice in 2026.

The players

Jon Sumrall

Head coach of the Florida Gators football team.

Dallas Wilson

A promising young wide receiver for the Florida Gators who had a breakout freshman season in 2025.

Paul Silvestri

The senior director of sports health and performance for the Florida Gators.

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What they’re saying

“Dallas Wilson is being held out for an abundance of caution. [Had] the foot issue last year. I asked [Senior Director of Sports Health and Performance] Paul Silvestri, along with the feedback he got from our team docs who we use for the foot stuff, if we had a game this week, could he play? He would play if we had a game this week.”

— Jon Sumrall, Head Coach

“I want to make sure we're doing everything we can for him to get extremely healed, like 100 percent and be right-right, not kind of right. If we had a game this week, if we're playing, he's practicing. I've got a pretty good pulse of what he's about and what kind of player [he is] so we're going to be smart.”

— Jon Sumrall, Head Coach

What’s next

The Gators will continue to monitor Wilson's recovery and progress during spring practice, with the goal of having him fully healthy and ready to contribute in the upcoming 2026 season.

The takeaway

Ensuring key players like Dallas Wilson are fully healthy heading into the season is crucial for the Gators, who are looking to build on their promising 2025 campaign. The cautious approach to Wilson's recovery shows the coaching staff's commitment to player safety and long-term success.