Three Florida Gators earn Coaches Preseason All-SEC Team honors

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Florida boasts three players on the 2026 Coaches Preseason All-SEC team: running back Jadan Baugh, wide receiver Vernell Brown III and defensive lineman Jayden Woods. The media's preseason All-SEC team also included the trio, giving Florida representation in the two major preseason conference selections.

Baugh rushed for 1,170 yards in 2025 and became the first 1,000-yard back at Florida since Kelvin Taylor in 2015. The recognition adds to Baugh's expanding preseason resume. ESPN named him a first-team preseason All-American, while he also earned the same designation from CBS Sports. Additionally, the junior was placed on the Doak Walker Award preseason watch list.

Woods was named a third-teamer, following his 28-tackle, 3.5-sack performance as a freshman. Brown joined Woods on the third team after a record-breaking season during which he hauled in 40 catches and became the first true freshman in program history to lead a team in receptions and receiving yards. Brown added 261 return yards on special teams, a performance that netted him All-SEC selections at three different positions.

One notable omission was Myles Graham, who did not find his way onto either the coach or media list. Graham was left out despite a stellar 2025 season where he started every game for the Gators and collected 76 tackles, becoming the first UF linebacker to lead the team in tackles since 2021.

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