Football

New York Jets finally release QB Tim Tebow

The New York Jets have finally waived quarterback Tim Tebow. Just over 13 months after sending a fourth- and sixth-round draft selection (along with $2.53 million of a salary advance) to the...

Six Gators sign 2013 undrafted free agent deals

Former Florida Gators linebacker Lerentee McCray, defensive tackle Omar Hunter, defensive end Earl Okine, offensive tackle Xavier Nixon and wide receivers Omarius Hines and Frankie Hammond, Jr. each signed undrafted free agent...

Jaguars choose Gators S Josh Evans in seventh round of 2013 NFL Draft; Bucs trade for Demps

Round 6 – No. 169 (overall) Josh Evans, S Jacksonville Jaguars Height: 6’1″ – Weight: 207 lbs. Age: 21 – Class: Senior Just moments after a pair of Florida Gators were selected...

Dolphins triple up with Gators, selecting RB Gillislee and K Sturgis in fifth round of NFL Draft

Round 5 – No. 164 (overall) Mike Gillislee, RB Miami Dolphins Height: 5’11” – Weight: 208 lbs. Age: 22 – Class: Senior Round 5 – No. 166 (overall) Caleb Sturgis, K Miami...

Dolphins choose Gators LB Jelani Jenkins with No. 104 pick in fourth round of 2013 NFL Draft

Round 4 – No. 104 (overall) Jelani Jenkins, LB Miami Dolphins Height: 6’0″ – Weight: 243 lbs. Age: 21 – Class: Junior (redshirt) The third day of the 2013 NFL Draft got...

Redskins nab Gators TE Jordan Reed with No. 85 overall pick in third round of 2013 NFL Draft

Round 3 – No. 85 (overall) Jordan Reed, TE Washington Redskins Height: 6’2″ – Weight: 236 lbs. Age: 21 – Class: Junior (redshirt) The Florida Gators matched their day one total with...

Bears pick Gators LB Jon Bostic No. 50 overall in second round of 2013 NFL Draft

Round 2 – No. 50 (overall) Jon Bostic, LB Chicago Bears Height: 6’1″ – Weight: 245 lbs. Age: 21 – Class: Senior When former Florida Gators running back Neal Anderson walked on...

Ravens end first round by picking Gators S Matt Elam No. 32 overall in 2013 NFL Draft

Round 1 – No. 32 Matt Elam, S Baltimore Ravens Height: 5’10” – Weight: 208 lbs. Age: 21 – Class: Junior It took longer than expected for the first Florida Gators player...

Vikings select Gators DT Sharrif Floyd with No. 23 overall pick in first round of 2013 NFL Draft

Round 1 – No. 23 Sharrif Floyd, DT Minnesota Vikings Height: 6’3″ – Weight: 297 lbs. Age: 20 – Class: Junior For someone who did not grow up dreaming of being a...

Florida Gators 2013 NFL Draft viewer’s guide

OGGOA LIVE COVERAGE – April 25-27 – Florida Gators in the 2013 NFL Draft Former Florida Gators are expected to come off the board quickly and often during the 2013 NFL Draft...