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Florida Gators 2026 NFL Draft tracker live updates, best available and reactions
TL;DR
The Florida Gators are expected to have a limited number of NFL draft prospects in 2026, primarily in the first two days. Key players include trench players and potential first-rounder DT Caleb Banks.
Key points
- Florida Gators will have fewer NFL draft prospects in 2026
- Most prospects will be selected in the first two days
- DT Caleb Banks could be a first-round pick
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The Florida Gators football program will contribute a smaller number of prospects to NFL rosters in 2026. However, almost all of them will be concentrated in the first two days with one player sliding into day 3.Â
The first four names are all trench players. Offensive line and defensive line. Later in the process, they will also see a CB and a WR come off the board.Â
Florida in 2025 felt like a team in transition and that will bear itself out during the draft. Most players come off between rounds 2 and 3. However, DT Caleb Banks has been a mover, with some analysts believing he could go as early as the first round.
Florida Gators 2026 NFL Draft prospects (7)
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Q&A
Who are the top Florida Gators prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft?
The top prospects include several trench players, with DT Caleb Banks being highlighted as a potential first-round pick.
When does the 2026 NFL Draft take place?
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 2026, with most Florida Gators players expected to be selected in the first two days.
What positions are Florida Gators players projected to be drafted in 2026?
Most players are expected to be drafted as offensive and defensive linemen, along with a cornerback and a wide receiver later in the draft.