Jachai Polite
FILE - In this July 19, 2018, file photo, Louisville's Jonathan Greenard smiles during a news conference at the NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference college football media day in Charlotte, N.C. Greenard collected 15 ½ tackles for loss and seven sacks for Louisville in 2017 before breaking his wrist in the 2018 season opener and sitting out the rest of the year. Greenard headed to Florida as a graduate transfer and should step right into a pass-rushing role for a defense that must replace New York Jets third-round draft pick Jachai Polite. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Florida's Greenard to "face my fears" in return to Orlando

By Mark Long Aug. 22, 2019 02:37 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 18, 2019, file photo, Miami's K.J. Osborn speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media days in Charlotte, N.C. Osborn caught 53 passes for 892 yards and seven touchdowns for Buffalo last season and may be the best of Miami’s numerous transfers. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
QBs not the only transfers expected to make impact

By Steve Megargee Aug. 12, 2019 02:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown (5) stops Alabama State running back Tallesin Farmer (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Auburn, Ala. The SEC, a conference that prides itself on producing great defensive linemen and linebackers, must find candidates to replace all the guys heading into the pros. Alabama’s Raekwon Davis and Auburn’s Derrick Brown both enter the summer as legitimate All-America candidates as they attempt to lead their teams. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
SEC teams look to find defensive stoppers after draft exodus

By Steve Megargee Apr. 22, 2019 10:46 AM EDT

Defensive lineman Jachai Polite runs the 40-yard dash during University of Florida's football Pro Day in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. (Lauren Bacho/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Florida's Taylor, Polite going opposite ways as draft nears

By Mark Long Mar. 27, 2019 04:59 PM EDT

Former Louisville linebacker Greenard enrolls at Florida

Jan. 10, 2019 08:30 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former Louisville linebacker Jonathan Greenard has enrolled at Florida as a graduate transfer and will be eligible to play in 2019. ...

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Florida juniors Scarlett, Joseph leaving early for NFL draft

Jan. 02, 2019 02:30 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida running back Jordan Scarlett and linebacker Vosean Joseph have decided to enter the NFL draft. The juniors announced...

Florida pass-rusher Polite leaves school early for NFL draft

Dec. 31, 2018 03:47 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive end Jachai Polite has decided to leave school early and enter the NFL draft. The junior announced his...

Florida offensive tackle Taylor leaving school early for NFL

Dec. 30, 2018 10:58 AM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor is forgoing his final year of college eligibility and entering the NFL draft. The 6...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo, Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith (15) reacts after sacking Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship game, in Detroit. Smith was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
2018 AP All-America Team List

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2018 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of a game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Thompson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2018 12:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for a first down against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa is the offensive player of the year and one of five members of the top-ranked Crimson Tide to earn first-team honors on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, announced Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 1 Alabama has 5 players first-team AP All-SEC selections

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2018 12:16 PM EST

Peach Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 03:41 PM EST
Michigan (11-2, Big Ten, No. 7 CFP) vs. Florida (9-3, SEC, No. 10 CFP), Dec. 29 LOCATION: Atlanta TOP PLAYERS Michigan: RB...

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) gets congratulated by fans after defeating Florida State 41-14 in an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Michigan, Florida will meet again, this time in Peach Bowl

By Eric Olson Dec. 02, 2018 03:20 PM EST

Florida's Chauncey Gardner-Johnson plans to enter NFL draft

Nov. 27, 2018 09:17 AM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft. Gardner-Johnson announced...

Florida eyes New Year's 6 as Florida St looks to go bowling

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 05:23 PM EST
No. 13 Florida (8-3, No. 12 CFP) at Florida State (5-6), noon EST (ABC). Line: Florida by 4. Series record: Florida leads 34-26-2. ...

Florida defensive lineman Jachai Polite (99) does a chest bump with a teammate after stopping a South Carolina drive late in fourth quarter in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
As many as 9 SEC schools could have 1st-round draft picks

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 14, 2018 02:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches players warm up before an NCAA college football game against in Jacksonville, Fla. Facing former Florida football coach Will Muschamp is the least of Dan Mullen’s concerns. Mullen and the 19th-ranked Gators have a two-game losing streak and plenty of chaos, especially at quarterback. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Florida tries to end slump against South Carolina, Muschamp

By Mark Long Nov. 09, 2018 01:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2017, file photo, Florida wide receiver Josh Hammond, left, is tackled by Missouri's DeMarkus Acy, right, as he grabs his face mask during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, Mo. No. 13 Florida is counting on a much better performance against Missouri this season. A lopsided loss to the Tigers was the low point for Florida in 2017. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
No. 13 Florida looks to avenge stunner at Mizzou in '17

By Mark Long Nov. 02, 2018 11:34 AM EDT

No. 13 Florida tries to rebound from loss against Mizzou

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 12:09 PM EDT
Missouri (4-4, 0-4 SEC) at No. 13 Florida (6-2, 4-2, No. 11 CFP), 4 p.m. EDT (SEC Network). Line: Florida by 6. Series record: Missouri...