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Florida football has secured a commitment from JUCO cornerback Javier Jones for its 2026 roster. The 6-foot-0, 175-pound player will enroll next week after recording 12 tackles and five pass breakups at Independence Community College.
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Florida football added depth to its secondary for its 2026 roster, landing a commitment from JUCO cornerback Javier Jones.
The 6-foot-0, 175-pound Jones is set to enroll with the Florida Gators next week, according to a report from On3's Hayes Fawcett.
At Independence Community College in Montgomery County, Kansas, Jones recorded 12 tackles and five pass breakups.
A Phoenix, Arizona, native, Jones adds more depth to a cornerbacks room that includes returning starters Cormani McClain and Dijon Johnson and rising sophomores Ben Hanks III and J'Vari Flowers. All four corners showed flashes this spring, though Florida football coach Jon Sumrall is seeking more consistency and maturity from the position group.
"Not consistent enough for my liking for us to be a championship-type football team to me," Sumrall said. "We ain't there yet, but there's been some flash, but flash doesnât win long-term. Flash might make a play, and then makes a play for the other team, too. So, we've got to be a lot more just down- in, down-out reliable.â
Jones is the second player UF has added to the roster since the end of spring practices on April 12. Last week, Florida added a commitment from former Jacksonville University basketball player Jaylen Jordan, who at 6-6 and 240 pounds is making the transition to play tight end this year. Jordan took part in UF's Pro Day last March but opted to return to school when he wasn't drafted.
Kevin Brockway is The Gainesville Sunâs Florida beat writer. Contact him at kbrockway@gannett.com. Follow him on X @KevinBrockwayG1.
Javier Jones is a JUCO cornerback who recorded 12 tackles and five pass breakups at Independence Community College.
Javier Jones adds depth to Florida's cornerback position, which includes returning starters and aims for improved consistency.
Javier Jones is set to enroll at Florida next week.

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