Florida Gators Unveil Running Back Rotation After Spring Camp

Jadan Baugh leads the way, but redshirt freshman Duke Clark and transfer Evan Pryor emerge as key backups

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:36pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a Florida Gators running back in motion, broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes of orange and blue, capturing the explosive energy and movement of the player.Florida's backfield looks to be in good hands with Jadan Baugh leading the way, but the development of the depth chart behind him will be crucial to the Gators' offensive success.Gainesville Today

The Florida Gators concluded spring camp under new head coach Jon Sumrall, giving fans a first look at the team's running back rotation for the 2026 season. Rising junior Jadan Baugh is set to be the headliner of the offense after a near-1,200-yard campaign in 2025, but the Gators have also added depth through the transfer portal with Evan Pryor from Cincinnati and London Montgomery from ECU. Redshirt freshman Duke Clark has also impressed the coaching staff and is poised for a significant role behind Baugh.

Why it matters

Florida's running game will be a key focus for the Gators' offense in 2026 as they look to build around star back Jadan Baugh. The development of the depth chart behind Baugh, including transfers Pryor and Montgomery as well as the emergence of Clark, will be crucial to the team's success this season.

The details

Baugh is set to be the clear starter for the Gators after a breakout 2025 season. New offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner plans to get the ball in Baugh's hands in a variety of ways, including as a wildcat quarterback. Behind Baugh, redshirt freshman Duke Clark has impressed the coaching staff with his explosive ability, while transfer Evan Pryor from Cincinnati is expected to provide a change-of-pace option with his speed and natural receiving skills. London Montgomery from ECU rounds out the group and will also contribute on special teams.

  • The Gators concluded their first spring camp under new head coach Jon Sumrall last week.
  • Sumrall said he would spend the first few days of the post-spring offseason talking with the entire roster about their depth chart standing going into the summer.

The players

Jadan Baugh

A rising junior running back who is set to be the headliner of Florida's offense after a near-1,200-yard campaign in 2025.

Duke Clark

A redshirt freshman running back who has made a significant leap in spring camp and is poised for a key role behind Baugh.

Evan Pryor

A transfer running back from Cincinnati who brings experience at the Power Five level and is expected to provide a change-of-pace option with his speed and receiving ability.

London Montgomery

A transfer running back from ECU who will also contribute on special teams and provide depth in the backfield.

Jon Sumrall

Florida's new head coach who is looking to build competitive depth and establish starters at multiple positions.

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What they’re saying

“Coach Buster was recruiting me out of high school when he was at Georgia Tech. We always had a close relationship. He told me when we was in a room at Georgia Tech the way he could use me. Having him here, it's meant to be, basically. Just having him around, understanding what I can do – I feel like he knows me a lot – him putting me in position to get the ball in my hands, I feel like that is perfect.”

— Jadan Baugh, Running Back

“Duke, man, he's hit some plays in the spring where -- he's got home run ability, and he's got some physicality at the same time. He's not a small guy with his speed, he's a bigger guy that runs good. He's done a nice job.”

— Jon Sumrall, Head Coach

“He can run in between the tackles, he's proven that but he flashes more with the ball in his hands out in space. He just has a natural feel for when he gets the ball out there, reading his blocks, and then just slipping through and then accelerating so, I'm excited about having him because he's going to bring a different element of, being explosive, getting the ball out in space.”

— Chris Foster, Running Backs Coach

What’s next

The Gators will continue to evaluate the running back depth chart during the summer and into fall camp as they look to solidify the rotation behind star back Jadan Baugh.

The takeaway

Florida's running game appears to be in good hands with Baugh leading the way, but the development of the depth chart behind him, including transfers Pryor and Montgomery as well as the emergence of Clark, will be crucial to the Gators' offensive success in 2026.