Heading into the offseason, most Gator fans knew there was going to be roster turnover in Gainesville. Between Jon Sumrall coming to town and the lingering allure of the transfer portal just one key stroke away, the 2026 Gators were always going to look different compared to the 2025 Gators.
But despite 31 players from Florida hitting the transfer portal, it’s the Florida Five that the Gators retained they has helped Sumrall completely flip the narrative of the offseason.
Jayden Woods is returning to Florida
When it was announced that Jayden Woods would be hitting the transfer portal, it was a bit of a bummer for the Gators.