Like it or not, in the world of modern college football on can never assume a player with eligibility is coming back for the following season until they officially announce they are coming back. That has certainly been the case for the Florida Gators, who have seen upwards of 20 players announce they are hitting the transfer portal.
But Florida has also working behind the scenes to retain several key members for the 2026 season, and on Friday, they announced one of their biggest playmakers will be coming back next season.
Vernell Brown III is returning in 2026
Vernell Brown III took to social media to announce he would be coming back for the 2026 season.