The transfer portal has been a revolving door for Florida in recent years-taking as much as it gives. And while the portal doesn’t officially open until Friday, the Gators are already seeing movement.
Big names like DJ Lagway, Eugene Wilson, and Jayden Woods have signaled their intent to explore new opportunities. But Florida isn’t alone in this.
Other programs are also bracing for major departures, and one name in particular stands out-especially for Gator fans keeping an eye on the future.
Cam Coleman Enters the Portal-with a Florida Connection
Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman is expected to hit the transfer portal, and that’s a name worth circling. Coleman was one of the top recruits in the 2024 class-a consensus top-five national prospect. While he didn’t quite reach the “can’t-miss” tier of superstardom at Auburn, he was far from a disappointment.
As a true freshman, Coleman posted 37 receptions for 598 yards and eight touchdowns-impressive production for a first-year player adjusting to the speed and complexity of the college game. He followed that up this past season with 56 catches, 708 yards, and five touchdowns. That put him 96th nationally in receiving yards and 77th in total receptions for the 2025 season-not elite, but certainly productive in a system that didn’t do him many favors.
Auburn’s offense struggled to find consistency throughout the year, which likely played a role in Coleman’s decision. Even with Alex Goelsh now taking over the offensive reins, Coleman has opted to explore his options.
Enter Marcus Davis-and the Florida Factor
Here’s where things get interesting for Florida. Marcus Davis, who coached Coleman at Auburn and was instrumental in recruiting him out of high school, is now the Gators’ wide receivers coach heading into 2026. That relationship could be a major factor in Coleman’s next move.
Davis knows Coleman’s game inside and out. He understands how to maximize his strengths, and there’s already a foundation of trust between player and coach.
Add in Florida’s new offensive coordinator, Buster Faulkner, and there’s a compelling pitch to be made in Gainesville. Faulkner’s offensive philosophy could be a strong fit for a player with Coleman’s skill set-big, athletic, and capable of winning one-on-one matchups on the outside.
The NIL Reality Check
Of course, in today’s college football landscape, relationships and scheme fit are only part of the equation. NIL is the other half-and it looms large in any high-profile transfer.
Florida already has significant NIL commitments, particularly with wide receiver Vernell Brown III. They’re also still working to secure Dallas Wilson, another top-tier pass catcher for the 2026 class. If Wilson stays in the fold, the question becomes: does Florida have the financial flexibility to add Coleman to an already expensive wide receiver room?
That’s the balancing act programs are facing in this new era. How much NIL capital should be allocated to one position group? And at what point does depth become redundancy?
We don’t have those answers yet, but Coleman’s situation could become a fascinating case study in how programs navigate the intersection of talent acquisition, roster management, and NIL economics.
The portal opens Friday. And when it does, expect the Cam Coleman sweepstakes to heat up quickly-with Florida potentially right in the thick of it.