Florida has wrapped up fall camp and is moving into game-week prep, and the first depth chart of the 2026 season is set to arrive early next week. Before that official release, here’s how Florida’s offense is projected to line up.
Aaron Philo is the quarterback at the top of the board after Florida named him the starter earlier this week. Tramell Jones Jr. sits behind him as the backup, with either Aidan Warner or Will Griffin listed as the third-string option.
At running back, Jadan Baugh is the clear headliner. Behind him, Duke Clark or sixth-year senior Evan Pryor should be next in line, while London Montgomery or Bryon Louis are projected at RB3.
The room looks loaded enough that Florida can mix and match. Clark is the more natural choice as Baugh’s true backup because of his work between the tackles, while Pryor brings a different dimension with his ability to threaten the perimeter.
Florida could also get creative here with wildcat looks and two-back sets. Montgomery and Louis have both shown enough this offseason to stay in the conversation.
The receiver group is stacked across the board. Dallas Wilson, Eric Singleton Jr. and Vernell Brown III anchor the top of the depth chart at their respective spots, with Micah Mays Jr., Bailey Stockton and the others filling out a deep rotation.
Florida’s top five options appear to be Wilson, Singleton Jr., Brown III, Stockton and Mays Jr., and there’s enough talent behind them that the next tier may have a tough time cracking consistent playing time. Still, TJ Abrams and Justin Williams are pushing hard.
Tight end is where usage will matter as much as raw depth. Lacota Dippre projects as the starting inline tight end because he’s Florida’s best blocker.
Luke Harpring or Amir Jackson should handle the H-back spot, while Micah Jones backs them up there. Evan Chieca gives the Gators another strong blocker with a high motor, and Heze Kent adds another name to the mix.
Harpring and Jackson are the best vertical threats in the group, which makes this room tricky to project because the actual snaps will depend so much on the formations Florida uses.
Up front, Florida appears to have its starting five set, even if there will be plenty of shuffling early. Bryce Lovett is projected at left tackle, Knijeah Harris at left guard, Harrison Moore at center, TJ Shanahan Jr. at right guard and Emeka Ugorji at right tackle.
Jon Sumrall said the Gators will play a number of players over the first two weeks, so the rotation should be active. Rod Kearney is expected to get early work at guard, while Eagan Boyer and Caden Jones should see chances at tackle.
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