GAINESVILLE — Florida edge rusher Jayden Woods re-signed for his sophomore season as coach Jon Sumrall checked the fifth and final player off his list of priorities among the 2025 Gators.
Woods decision, who announced his decision Thursday on Instagram, comes two days after Sumrall, defensive coordinator Brad White and linebackers coach Bam Hardmon flew to the 19-year-old’s home in Kansas to finalize details of a new deal.
The signing made the Gators’ first-year coach 5-for-5 retaining players Sumrall and new general manager Dave Caldwell identified has must-haves from last season’s 4-8 team.