Florida football DL Brien Taylor Jr. entering NCAA transfer portal

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Florida football defensive lineman Brien Taylor Jr. is planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to his representatives at Young Money APAA Sports.

Taylor, a senior who has spent the past two seasons with the Gators, will explore new options while also pursuing an additional season of college eligibility.

During the 2025 season, Taylor played a steady rotational role for Florida. He appeared in all 12 games and finished the year with 24 total tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks, while also forcing a fumble and adding multiple quarterback pressures. Several of his most productive outings came against ranked opponents, including Texas, LSU and Ole Miss, where he was consistently part of Florida's interior rotation.

At just under 300 pounds, Taylor provided the Orange and Blue with depth and physicality along the defensive front. While he wasn't a full-time starter, his snap count reflected a trusted role within the rotation, particularly as Florida worked through injuries and personnel changes throughout the season.

Taylor arrived in Gainesville ahead of the 2024 campaign after transferring from Blinn College, where he established himself as one of the top junior-college defensive linemen in the country.

Because Taylor is classified as a senior, his entry into the portal comes with the intent to seek an additional year of eligibility, which would allow him to play one more collegiate season at his next destination.

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