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Florida Gators prospects who went undrafted and where they landed
TL;DR
The Florida Gators had seven players drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, marking a historic first for the program. However, J. Michael Sturdivant and Tyreak Sapp went undrafted and are now seeking opportunities through undrafted free agency.
Key points
- Seven Gators were drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Caleb Banks was a first-round selection by the Minnesota Vikings.
- J. Michael Sturdivant and Tyreak Sapp went undrafted.
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The Florida football program had one member of its 2026 NFL Draft class come off the board across each round. In fact, the Gators saw a player drafted in every stage of the draft for the first time in school history.
However, not every player who participated in April's NFL combine heard his name called.
Seven Gators were chosen during the process, including first-round selection Caleb Banks, who was a top pick by the Minnesota Vikings. Following Banks was Jake Slaughter, Austin Barber, Devin Moore, George Gumbs Jr., Trey Smack and Tommy Doman Jr.
That left two combine invitees waiting for their NFL opportunity; J. Michael Sturdivant and Tyreak Sapp had to enter the league through undrafted free agency. While falling out of the draft can feel like a setback, the reality is that once the draft concludes, the next step moves quickly.
Within hours of the seventh round concluding, teams begin contacting priority targets to sign as undrafted free agents. Agents will do their best to negotiate opportunities, signing guarantees and partial salary.
Q&A
Which Florida Gators players were drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Seven players from the Florida Gators were drafted, including Caleb Banks, Jake Slaughter, and Austin Barber.
What happened to J. Michael Sturdivant and Tyreak Sapp after the NFL Draft?
J. Michael Sturdivant and Tyreak Sapp went undrafted and are now pursuing opportunities through undrafted free agency.
How many rounds of the NFL Draft did the Florida Gators have players selected?
The Florida Gators had players selected in every round of the 2026 NFL Draft for the first time in school history.
