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USA Today
17-05-2025
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- USA Today
Former Gators Cam Jackson, Jason Marshall Jr. sign NFL rookie contracts, leaving one left
Former Gators Cam Jackson, Jason Marshall Jr. sign NFL rookie contracts, leaving one left The first six of Florida football's seven selections in the 2025 NFL draft are now officially signed with their new professional franchises after a pair of former Gators inked their contracts this week. Cornerback Jason Marshall Jr., originally out of Palmetto High in South Florida, signed with his hometown Miami Dolphins. The 6-foot, 194-pound defensive back's rookie contract, which spans from 2025 to 2028, is worth $4,625,292 overall, along with a $425,292 signing bonus. That sets him up for a $1,265,292 salary in his first year at the professional level while the Fins take a salary cap hit of $946,323, according to Spotrac. Defensive tackle Cam Jackson, who transferred to Florida from the Memphis Tigers ahead of the 2023 campaign, came to an agreement with the Carolina Panthers. The 6-foot-6-inch, 328-pound trench warrior originally from Haynesville, Louisiana, earned a payday worth $4,673,156 with a $473,156 signing bonus that stretches from 2025 to 2028 as well. His first-year earnings will amount to a $1,313,156 salary while his team takes a $958,289 cap hit, also according to Spotrac. That leaves just one drafted former Gator — wide receiver Chimere Dike, who was the first Florida player to be selected with the No. 103 overall pick in the fourth round by the Tennessee Titans — without a rookie contract. However, it seems very likely that he will get the ink on his first professional contract sooner than later. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Florida Makes Major Announcement After 2025 NFL Draft
The Florida Gators had seven players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, but the program also reached a bigger milestone. Florida is one of three college football programs that have had a player taken in every year since the modern NFL Draft era began in 1996. Advertisement The first former Gator selected was receiver Chimere Dike in the fourth round by the Tennessee Titans. Defensive lineman Cam Jackson (Carolina Panthers), cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (Miami Dolphins), linebacker Shemar James (Dallas Cowboys), quarterback Graham Mertz (Houston Texans), punter Jeremy Crenshaw (Denver Broncos) and cornerback Trikweze Bridges (Los Angeles Rams) were also selected. Florida head coach Billy Napier.© Brett Patzke-Imagn Images The Gators had plenty of players go undrafted as well. Receiver Elijhah Badger, linebacker RJ Moten, defensive lineman Joey Slackman, athlete Ja'Markis Weston, offensive lineman Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, defensive lineman Desmond Watson and running back Montrell Johnson Jr. went undrafted over the weekend. Advertisement Florida enters its fourth season under head coach Billy Napier in 2025. Napier just secured his first winning season and bowl win since taking the job in 2022. He led the Gators to a 33-8 win over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl to finish the year at 8-5. In 2022, he took Florida to a bowl game, but lost to the Oregon State Beavers to finish with a 6-7 record. The 2023 season saw Florida miss a bowl game after ending the regular season at 5-7. The Gators are showing promise ahead of the 2025 season, returning talent like quarterback DJ Lagway, center Jake Slaughter and safety Jordan Castell. The team also added talent from the portal with receiver J. Michael Sturdivant (UCLA), Tommy Doman (Michigan), edge rusher Kofi Asare (UMass), safety Michael Caraway Jr. (Southern Miss), defensive lineman Brendan Bett (Baylor) and quarterback Harrison Bailey (Louisville). Related: Florida Making Rival Transfer Portal Target a 'Top Priority'
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida football DL Cam Jackson drafted by Carolina Panthers in fifth round of NFL draft
Florida football DL Cam Jackson drafted by Carolina Panthers in fifth round of NFL draft The Florida Gators are celebrating another big moment in their NFL pipeline. Defensive lineman Cam Jackson was officially selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round (Pick No. 140) of the 2025 NFL draft, marking the next step in a career built on strength, perseverance and consistent production. Jackson, a 6-foot-6-inch, 342-pound powerhouse, anchored the Gators' defensive line over the past two seasons after transferring from Memphis. In 2024, he posted 37 tackles (14 solo), 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and two pass breakups across 12 games, starting 11 of them. His presence in the trenches was pivotal, routinely plugging gaps and forcing offenses to adjust. Jackson saved some of his best performances for the biggest stages. Against Ole Miss, he logged a career-high 1.5 tackles for loss, including key third and fourth down stops. In the rivalry showdown at Florida State, Jackson tied a personal best with five solo tackles and recorded his first two career sacks. Jackson also showed flashes of dominance during the 2023 season, where he totaled 32 tackles and earned SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week honors after helping shut down the Tennessee Volunteers. His back-to-back solid seasons in Gainesville earned him invitations to both the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine, boosting his draft stock. Before Florida, Jackson made his name at Memphis. Across three seasons with the Tigers, he racked up valuable experience and displayed steady development. A native of Haynesville, Louisiana, and a former three-star recruit, Jackson's journey is a testament to steady hard work and resilience. Now, he'll look to make an immediate impact for the Panthers at the next level. Gator Nation will be watching closely as Jackson takes his talents to the pros. His size, versatility and ability to control the line of scrimmage make him a valuable addition to any defensive front. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cam Jackson runs official 5.17-second 40-yard dash at 2025 combine
Florida Gators defensive tackle Cam Jackson runs official 5.17-second 40-yard dash at 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.
