Gators Breakdown

The Florida Gators already have their first injury scare of 2023 fall camp as linebacker Shemar James is dealing with a “lower-body injury” says head coach Billy Napier. David Waters gives the latest on James’ injury as well as other topics headlining fall camp so far: -QB Max Brown shining early -WR Andy Jean an early stand-out -Devin Moore bouncing back from injury -Austin Barber ready to lead -Justus Boone dives deep into the defense JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ SAVE 20% on your first month using promo code: GATORSBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators hit the practice field this week to get started for the 2023 edition of fall camp. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to preview fall camp with thoughts from head coach Billy Napier, DC Austin Armstrong, and OC/OL Coach Rob Sale. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ SAVE 20% on your first month using promo code: GATORSBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators are going to culminate a hot summer on the recruiting trail with “Grill in the Ville” this weekend. Many commits will be on campus and a couple of targets as well. Maybe some surprises? David Waters takes a look at some of the biggest targets remaining to finish the 2024 class. Also, on this episode, David previews a new Florida Victorious series to let Gator Nation know more of incoming freshmen Treyaun Webb, Eugene Wilson, and Roderick Kearney. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ SAVE 20% on your first month using promo code: GATORSBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no secret the Florida Gators have a lot of work to do on the defensive side of the ball. As far as players go, Princely Umanmielen moves to a new position at edge to help the turnaround. David Waters sits down with Umanmielen to discuss his new role, new coach, and more! Topics include: -How the move to edge rusher happened and how the position is different -The difference between Austin Armstrong and Patrick Toney -NIL with Florida Victorious -Funny Napier story JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ SAVE 20% on your first month using promo code: GATORSBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown Plus members for a chat and hit on many topics including: Does the national media respect Napier? Will Graham Mertz spend two seasons in Gainesville? The effect of Kiyaunta Goodwin transferring Which players should have been Preseason All-SEC? and more JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ SAVE 20% on your first month using promo code: GATORSBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The message from Florida at SEC Media Days was to silence doubters and they will certainly have their opportunity as the SEC media predicts Florida to finish 5th in the SEC East. David Waters reacts to the prediction and the three Gators selected All-SEC. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ SAVE 20% on your first month using promo code: GATORSBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Napier, Ricky Pearsall, Kinglsey Eguakun, and Jason Marshall traveled to Nashville, Tennessee for 2023 SEC Media Days and the message was clear… they don’t like being doubted. David Waters shares thoughts from what the group had to say in Nashville on exceeding expectations and more including: QB battle timeline Napier the playcaller Growing in year two JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ SAVE 20% on your first month using promo code: GATORSBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators add to the 2024 class and this time by way of a flip from rival FSU as Tawaski Abrams flips from the Seminoles to the Gators. David Waters discusses the 21st commitment of the the 2024 class. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ SAVE 20% on your first month using promo code: GATORSBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Athlon Sports College Football Preview isn’t too high on the 2023 Gators, but Athlon’s Braden Gall says the Gators are doing everything right off the field to turn things around in the future. David Waters discusses this season for the Gators and looks around the SEC with Gall. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ SAVE 20% on your first month using promo code: GATORSBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators add to their 2024 recruiting class with the commitment of Sarasota cornerback Teddy Foster. David Waters provides an in-depth analysis of Foster's commitment to the Gators. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ SAVE 20% on your first month using promo code: GATORSBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators didn’t have to go far to add the 19th commitment to the class of 2024 with a pledge from Gainesville defensive lineman Kendall Jackson. David Waters provides an in-depth analysis of Jackson's commitment to the Gators. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ SAVE 20% on your first month using promo code: GATORSBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators get their highest ranked offensive lineman commit as Fletcher Westphal pledges to the orange and blue. David Waters breaks down Westphal’s commitment to the Gators. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to opposing coaches in 2023 preseason magazines, Billy Napier has inherited the least talented Florida Gators roster in 20 years. This could pose a challenge for the team in the upcoming season. However, Napier has a reputation for being a skilled recruiter and developer of talent. With his leadership, the team may be able to excel despite the perceived lack of talent. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to discuss opposing coaches views on the Gators as well as where the Gators stack up to other SEC programs in Athlon’s and Lindy’s previews. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this preview, David Waters joins Gators Breakdown Plus members to discuss which players that aren’t really on the radar that may have a breakout season in 2023. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June continues to be a hot month for the Florida Gators on the recruiting trail as Jerrae Hawkins becomes the 10th commitment for Florida this month. David Waters breaks down Hawkins’ game and takes a look how he affects the class of 2024. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters chats with Gators Breakdown Plus members and just how surprising the recent recruiting haul is for the Florida Gators. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The good news just keeps rolling in for the Florida Gators from the recruiting trail as elite linebacker/edge Jamonta Waller pledges to Florida. David Waters breaks down Waller’s commitment and just how good Florida’s 2024 class is trending. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators are on a roll as 2024 OL Marcus Mascoll picks the Gators over LSU. David Waters reacts to Mascaoll’s decision and looks back at other recruiting storylines. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recruiting momentum continues for the Florida Gators as they pick up another commitment for the class of 2024. This time, mammoth defensive lineman, Michai Boireau commits to Florida over Georgia. David Waters reacts to Bouireau’s decision and Florida’s run of commitments. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday did not start well for the Florida Gators as 2023 QB Austin Simmons flips from Florida to Ole Miss. As the day progressed, Florida got the ball rolling for the 2024 class. Tight end Amir Jackson got it started, and then the Gators added three defensive players on Saturday night: LB Aaron Chiles, DL Nasir Johnson, and DL Amaris Williams. David Waters reacts to all the commits and the Simmons' flip. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators face a tough 2024 schedule headlined by Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, and Tennessee. David Waters reacts to the new slate for 2024 as well as Florida’s newest OL commit Noel Portnjagin, and adjusting the tight end board after Walter Matthews commits to USC. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators grab their first commit out of official visit weekends with offensive lineman Mike Williams pledging to the orange and blue. David Waters reacts to the commit and takes a look at other recruiting storylines including: recapping this past weekend’s visits, Chauncey Bowens flipping to Georgia, and Austin Simmons staying put. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the Florida Gators’ top targets at wide receiver, TJ Moore, commits to Clemson after an official visit this past weekend. David Waters reacts and look at the other options at the position. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators hosted some of their top commits and targets for the class of 2024 over the weekend. While the visits are getting rave reviews, commitments are yet to happen. David Waters discusses if this is cause for concern or no big deal. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s kick off preview magazine season with the Read and Reaction: 2023 Florida Gators Football Preview! David Waters is joined by Read and Reaction’s Will Miles and Nick Knudsen to preview their release. Also, the group looks ahead to the first official visit weekend for the Class of 2024. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June is going to be a huge month for the Florida Gators in terms of recruiting as the program is set to host major targets to kick off the summer. David Waters updates the recruiting board with many players he thinks will help fill out the rest of the class of 2024. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since Florida won their second and third national championships in 2006 and 2008, the program has experienced both highs and lows. In his latest article, "How a once-dominant college football program fell permanently two steps behind," David Waters sits down with Andy Staples of The Athletic to discuss the program's struggles with consistency and the future under Billy Napier and Scott Stricklin. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's not many impact players left in the transfer portal and while the Gators have had some success in bringing in new players, there have also been some misses. David Waters chats with Gators Breakdown Plus members on all things transfer portal and the seemingly slower approach from Billy Napier. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's not many impact players left in the transfer portal and while the Gators have had some success in bringing in new players, there have also been some misses. David Waters chats with Gators Breakdown Plus members on all things transfer portal and the seemingly slower approach from Billy Napier. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyndell Hudson commits to the Florida Gators after visiting Gainesville over the weekend. David Waters breaks down the transfer from FIU that recently committed to USF. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an opening 6-7 debut season and a difficult 2023 season on the horizon, Billy Napier's first two seasons in Gainesville could be a rough start. If that occurs, how much patience is warranted for Napier to turnaround the Florida Gators program? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters hosts a Gators Breakdown Plus members only chat. In this preview, expectations from Graham Mertz are discussed. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we get out of spring and closer to the summer months, more and more predictions start to make their way out. David Waters and Will Miles take a look at Vegas odds and the updated ESPN FPI to get a gauge of the 2023 Florida Gators football team. Also, the duo review the latest recruiting news. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Izaiah Williams becomes the first wide receiver to commit to the Florida Gators class of 2024. David Waters details the commitment on this episode of Gators Breakdown. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s plenty of opportunity in the Florida Gators wide receiver room for a number of players to step up. Brought to you by Florida Victorious, David Waters chats with Gators wide receiver with Ja’Quavion Fraziars on the progress of the position group, the freshmen receivers, and the QB position. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators needed safety help and land a commitment from Michigan safety transfer RJ Moten. David Waters details Moten’s career so far and how he fits in the safety room JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Richardson was the sole first round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but do the Gators have one for the 2024 NFL Draft? David Waters discusses a few players that could make their way into a first round selection. Also, David shares recent transfer portal news after offensive lineman Josh Simmons commits to Ohio State. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators hosted a slew of visitors throughout the spring and there are a few positions where the direction isn’t as clear as some others for the class of 2024. David Waters brings on Corey Bender (Gators Online, On3) to provide some insight on the trail. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two expected contributors for the 2023 Florida Gators have entered the transfer portal. Edge player Antwaun Powell-Ryland and wide receiver Xzavier Henderson will be looking to continue their careers elsewhere. David Waters gives his reaction to the news and what’s next at the positions for the Gators. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With spring football now in the rearview mirror, it’s now time for the Florida Gators to focus on the transfer portal. David Waters shares a few possible targets the Gators could pursue in the spring transfer portal window. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring football comes to a close for the Florida Gators after a spring game that didn’t provide many offensive fireworks. David Waters and Will Miles get together and answer questions that still surround the squad coming out of spring. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida’s 2024 recruiting class brings in another elite prospect with the addition of safety, Xavier Filsaime David Waters breaks down Filsaime’s commitment. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit http://www.floridavictorious.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring football comes to a close culminating in a spring game that saw the Florida Gators defense under Austin Armstrong in control most of the night. David Waters recaps the defense’s strong performance as well as the showing of quarterbacks Graham Mertz and Jack Miller. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has certainly rocked the landscape of college football, especially at the University of Florida. To adjust and build upon previous NIL efforts, Florida Victorious has debuted as the lead entity for Gator Nation. David Waters is joined by Nate Barbera, the CEO of Florida Victorious, to discuss the entity's focus on positively impacting the UF community and supporting Gator championship teams and student-athletes. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tight end position has been one position for Billy Napier’s Gators that has just been riddled with injuries in his first two seasons. With those injuries comes opportunity and some young players are stepping up. David Waters breaks down the group as TE coach Russ Callaway and Arlis Boardingham give their thoughts on the group’s development. Also, David shares his thoughts on the spring game roster. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] College programs must be competitive in Name, Image, and Likeness. Florida Victorious provides valuable NIL opportunities for Gator student-athletes thanks to fans who support UF athletics. Florida Victorious is the lead NIL entity for Gator Nation, donors, and partners and you can become part of the team by joining today. Your support allows the Gators to be competitive in NIL. To learn more, strengthen Gator Athletics, and join in helping make the orange and blue victorious, visit FloridaVictorious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest changes in Billy Napier’s tenure so far is already having to replace his wide receiver coach. Out goes Keary Colbert and in comes Billy Gonzalez. While some players are familiar with Gonzalez, many in the room are not. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as Gonzalez, and receivers Ricky Pearsall, Xavier Henderson, and Caleb Douglas share their thoughts on the transition, and more. Additionally, Dave and Will give their outlook on the spring game. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Napier adds to his 2024 recruiting class with the addition of running back Kahnen Daniels David Waters breaks down Daniels’ commitment. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Ventrell Miller and Amari Burney departing, the linebacker position for the Florida Gators is wide open. David Waters shares thoughts on the "unbelievable competition" from linebackers coach Jay Bateman, as well as players Derek Wingo, Shemar James, and Scooby Williams. Additionally, Florida hosted several top recruits this past weekend, with many more expected to attend this week for the spring game. Who should we keep an eye on for potential commitments this week? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators just wrapped-up the second scrimmage of the spring and Billy Napier feels the team is on schedule heading into the final week of practice. David Waters discusses the scrimmage and more. Hear from offensive line coach Darnell Stapleton and offensive lineman Richie Leonard on the progress of the group as spring winds down. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida Gators may have secured another top quarterback with the recent commitment of Austin Simmons. However, there is some uncertainty regarding which recruiting class he will ultimately end up in. Join David Waters as he breaks down the commitment. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices