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Edgar Thompson

Edgar Thompson reports on the Florida Gators and dabbles in golf coverage for the Orlando Sentinel. Edgar is from Richmond, Virginia, and graduated from the University of New Mexico, where he developed an addiction to hot peppers and daily sunshine. He previously worked for the Albuquerque Tribune and Palm Beach Post.

No running back has emerged more than Jakobi Jackson, a redshirt junior from Pensacola who transferred in 2023 from Coahoma Junior College in Mississippi.

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UF practice report: Injured RB Montrell Johnson Jr. jogs on treadmill

August 15, 2024 at 12:12 a.m.

No running back has emerged more than Jakobi Jackson, a redshirt junior from Pensacola who transferred in 2023 from Coahoma Junior College in Mississippi.

Graham Mertz's inconsistency at Wisconsin did not dissuade Billy Napier, and Mertz responded with an SEC-leading 72.9% completion rate and a 20-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio while displaying the intangibles UF's coach covets.

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UF QB Graham Mertz counting the days until Gators’ opener with Miami

August 14, 2024 at 6:04 p.m.

Graham Mertz's inconsistency at Wisconsin did not dissuade Billy Napier, and Mertz responded with an SEC-leading 72.9% completion rate and a 20-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio while displaying the intangibles UF's coach...

Todd Golden is coming off a 24-11 season and NCAA Tournament appearance with the Gators. (AP File)

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Hawthorne 2-sports star CJ Ingram commits to Gators in basketball

August 13, 2024 at 3:45 p.m.

CJ Ingram averaged 24 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 21 games in 2023-24. He is ranked No. 73 overall and the No. 11 small forward in the 2025...

Receiver Tank Hawkins, a true freshman from IMG Academy, is one of the Gators' fastest players. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

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Young playmakers seize spotlight Gators enter pivotal 3rd week fresh off 1st scrimmage

August 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

The Gators ran 122 plays this past Saturday in the Swamp, providing players a chance during a game-like environment to make their case for snaps and gave coaches a better...

Florida's depth is much improved, creating competition and lineup options. Injured players could get left behind. On Saturday, several Gators with a chance to contribute would have to wait their turn.

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UF football report: Gators aimed to clarify positions battles during 1st scrimmage

August 10, 2024 at 7:25 p.m.

Florida's depth is much improved, creating competition and lineup options. Injured players could get left behind. On Saturday, several Gators with a chance to contribute would have to wait their...

UF safety Asa Turner and receiver Chimere Dike, two transfers among 12 signed during the offseason, hope to make the most of their final college season.

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Transfers Asa Turner, Chimere Dike spearhead Gators’ turnaround

August 10, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.

UF safety Asa Turner and receiver Chimere Dike, two transfers among 12 signed during the offseason, hope to make the most of their final college season.

New co-defensive coordinator Ron Roberts has provided a veteran presence for a young staff, new ideas and clear communication. The 56-year-old also has presence every time the Gators take the field.

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UF football report: Gators stage final practice prior to first scrimmage

August 9, 2024 at 5:51 p.m.

New co-defensive coordinator Ron Roberts has provided a veteran presence for a young staff, new ideas and clear communication. The 56-year-old also has presence every time the Gators take the...

UF senior analyst Joe Houston will help oversee special teams after joining to the Gators following four seasons with the New England Patriots. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

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UF football report: Fall camp’s dog days arrive for Gators

August 8, 2024 at 1:32 p.m.

Redshirt junior receiver Marcus Burke continues to stand out, highlighted by a one-handed catch. The 6-foot-3 3/4, 197-pound Jacksonville native continues to make his case for a significant role after...

Tailback was a position already locked up, but top rusher Montrell Johnson is sidelined by a minor knee injury. His timeline is TBD a little more than three weeks before a season-opening visit from Miami.

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GATORS PODCAST: Montrell Johnson’s status and other fall camp chatter (Ep. 234)

August 8, 2024 at 3:00 a.m.

Tailback was a position already locked up, but top rusher Montrell Johnson is sidelined by a minor knee injury. His timeline is TBD a little more than three weeks before...

While Montrell Johnson Jr. returns to full speed, his backups — led by sophomore Treyaun Webb — have aimed to capitalize and develop into complete running backs.

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UF top RB Montrell Johnson Jr. (knee) week to week with Aug. 31 opener against Miami looming

August 7, 2024 at 3:45 p.m.

While Montrell Johnson Jr. returns to full speed, his backups — led by sophomore Treyaun Webb — have aimed to capitalize and develop into complete running backs.

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UF practice report: Injured RB Montrell Johnson Jr. jogs on treadmill

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UF QB Graham Mertz counting the days until Gators’ opener with Miami

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Hawthorne 2-sports star CJ Ingram commits to Gators in basketball

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Young playmakers seize spotlight Gators enter pivotal 3rd week fresh off 1st scrimmage

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UF football report: Gators aimed to clarify positions battles during 1st scrimmage

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Transfers Asa Turner, Chimere Dike spearhead Gators’ turnaround

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UF football report: Gators stage final practice prior to first scrimmage

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UF football report: Fall camp’s dog days arrive for Gators

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GATORS PODCAST: Montrell Johnson’s status and other fall camp chatter (Ep. 234)

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UF top RB Montrell Johnson Jr. (knee) week to week with Aug. 31 opener against Miami looming