Florida Football Adds 50 New Players for 2026 Season

First-year coach Jon Sumrall brings in 20 freshmen and 30 transfers to reshape Gators roster

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Florida football has undergone a major roster transformation under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. The Gators have added 20 new incoming freshmen (18 signees and two preferred walk-ons) and 30 transfers from FBS and lower-level programs across the country. With 62 returning players, Florida's overall roster now sits at 112 players.

Why it matters

Coach Sumrall is looking to quickly rebuild the Florida football program after a disappointing season. The influx of new talent, including several highly-rated transfers, provides an opportunity to infuse the roster with more depth and playmaking ability, especially at key positions like wide receiver and the offensive/defensive lines.

The details

Among the notable transfers is former Auburn wide receiver Eric Singleton, who is rated as the top transfer in Florida's 2026 class. Singleton, who began his career at Georgia Tech, had 58 catches for 534 yards and 3 touchdowns with the Tigers last season. He will be reunited with his former offensive coordinator (Buster Faulkner) and receivers coach (Marcus Davis) who are now on Sumrall's staff. The Gators also added several highly-touted freshmen, including 4-star wide receiver Davian Groce, 4-star cornerback CJ Bronaugh, and 4-star defensive lineman KJ Ford.

  • Florida began strength and conditioning drills a few weeks ago as the new roster takes shape.
  • The Gators' 2026 season kicks off in September.

The players

Jon Sumrall

First-year head coach of the Florida Gators football team.

Eric Singleton

Senior wide receiver who transferred from Auburn to Florida, where he will be reunited with former coaches from Georgia Tech.

Davian Groce

4-star wide receiver recruit from Frisco, Texas.

CJ Bronaugh

4-star cornerback recruit from Orlando, Florida.

KJ Ford

4-star defensive lineman recruit from Duncanville, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“He's an Olympic fast-type runner. He can run-run. I think we're working on some change of direction stuff with him I think that's going to help him elevate his game, but he can take the top off of coverage, and he's a guy that you get the ball in his hands and see can a guy make a tackle in space versus him, it's hard.”

— Jon Sumrall, Head Coach (palmbeachpost.com)

What’s next

The Gators will continue offseason workouts and preparations for the 2026 season, which kicks off in September.

The takeaway

With a major influx of new talent, both through the transfer portal and a highly-ranked recruiting class, Coach Sumrall has an opportunity to quickly rebuild the Florida football program and return the Gators to national prominence.