Florida football transfer tracker: QB DJ Lagway, S Jordan Castell entering portal

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The change from Billy Napier to Jon Sumrall as head coach will result in roster change for Florida football before the start of the 2026 season.

Sumrall said his first recruiting job was attempting to retain his own players at his introductory press conference as Florida Gators coach on Dec. 1.

But coming off a 4-8 season with a new coaching staff in place, Florida will likely tinker with roster construction to subtract and add players that fit the strengths of the schemes Sumrall and his coaches want to run.

The NCAA has done away with the spring transfer portal period, resulting in just one portal window for FBS schools from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16 in which players can initiate contact. But some players are already announcing their intentions to enter the portal in December to alert schools who may have interest in them before the portal window officially opens.

Here's a look at Florida football players who have announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal:

Florida football QB DJ Lagway

Lagway announced his intentions to transfer on Monday, December 15, in a social media post. A 2023 Gatorade High School player of the year from Willis High School in Willis, Texas, the 6-foot-3, 247-pound Lagway went 10-9 as a starter for Florida, passed for 4,179 yards over two seasons with 28 TDs to 23 interceptions. Lagway also rushed for 237 yards and 1 TD for UF in two seasons.

A sophomore, Lagway has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Florida football S Jordan Castell

Castell announced his intentions to enter the portal in a social media post on Monday, December 15. A three-year starter at safety for UF, the 6-2, 213-pound Castell recorded 168 career tackles, 12 pass breakups, 3 interceptions and 1 sack.

Florida football RB KD Daniels

Daniels announced his intentions to transfer in a social media post on Monday, December 15. A redshirt freshman, the 6-0, 203-pound Daniels rushed for 185 yards on 39 carries with 2 TDs over two seasons at UF.

A former 5A Mississippi Mr. Football from West Point, Mississippi, Daniels has three years of eligibility remaining.

Florida football WR Muizz Tounkara

Tounkara announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal shorty after UF's season ended on Nov. 29. As a 6-3, 208-pound true freshman receiver from League City, Texas, Tounkara appeared in eight games for UF in 2025, finishing the year with two catches for 12 yards.

Florida football TE Amir Jackson

Florida football tight end Amir Jackson announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, according to a social media post. A redshirt freshman, the 6-foot-5, 235-pound Jackson appeared in 12 games for UF in 2025, finishing with three catches for 29 yards and a TD. He has three years of eligibility left.

Florida football DL Tarvorise Brown

A JUCO transfer, Brown announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal on December 10. The 6-foot-7, 296-pound Brown provided depth on UF's defensive line over the last two seasons, appearing in six games.

Florida football WR Mike Peterson Jr.

A freshman walk-on and son of UF edge rushers coach Mike Peterson, the 6-foot-1, 164-pound Peterson didn't appear in any games this season. A three-star recruit, Peterson had 24 catches for 258 yards and 4 TDs at Fort White High during his senior season in 2024.

Kevin Brockway is The Gainesville Sun’s Florida beat writer. Contact him at kbrockway@gannett.com. Follow him on X @KevinBrockwayG1. Read his coverage of the Gators’ national championship basketball season in “CHOMP-IONS!” — a hardcover coffee-table collector’s book from The Sun. Details at Florida.ChampsBook.com

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Florida football transfer tracker entering Jon Sumrall's first season

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