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Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-08-31 · via Sports Illustrated

Nearly 50 Florida Alumni Secure NFL Roster Spots for 2026 Season

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About 48 former Florida Gators earned places on initial 53-man rosters across 20 NFL teams for the upcoming season. Nine players from last year's Florida squad will begin their rookie campaigns, including seven draft selections and three undrafted free agents. Notable cuts include quarterback Kyle Trask and defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp.

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The Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers each carry five former Gators, the highest totals among the 20 NFL teams with Florida alumni on their initial rosters. Several players begin the season on injured reserve, including defensive lineman Zach Carter in Arizona, running back Trevor Etienne in Carolina, and defensive back Devin Moore in Dallas. Quarterback Graham Mertz's season-ending injury in Houston removes him from the 53-man count.

Notable roster casualties include quarterback Kyle Trask, cut by Carolina, and defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp, released by Cleveland. Other former

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