After re-signing Dallas Wilson and Vernell Brown III, the Florida Gators are looking to round out its receiver rotation.
look to round out its receiver rotation for the 2026 season, the program is reportedly in contact with a Group of Five receiver. Utah State transfer Braden Pegan on Friday revealed he had been in contact with 21 schools since the portal opened with Florida among the 19 Power Four programs listed.
Pegan has one year of eligibility left after three seasons at UCLA and one at Utah State.Pegan played sparingly at UCLA but broke out in 2025 at Utah State with 60 catches for 912 yards and five scores. His reception total and yardage was top five in the Mountain West Conference last season. Florida has a need for an experienced receiver from the portal after seeing veterans Eugene Wilson III and Aidan Mizell enter the portal. The Gators did re-sign young stars in Dallas Wilson and Vernell Brown III but are still looking to establish a third starter for next season. Florida's expected scholarship receiver room next season includes redshirt sophomore TJ Abrams and true freshmen Davian Groce, Justin Williams and Marquez Daniel.has learned that the Gators are working to retain receiver Naeshaun Mongtomery despite his planned entry to the portal.In addition to Pegan and Stockton, the Gators have been in contact with a number of transfers since the portal opened on Friday, a group of whom will join Stockton this weekend for a visit in Gainesville. Georgia Tech quarterback Aaron Philo, Penn State guard TJ Shanahan, Penn State tackle Eagan Boyer, Jacksonville State defensive lineman Emmanuel Oyebadejo,are among the visitors set for this weekend, while Oklahoma State corner Eric Fletcher and Iowa State corner Jontez Williams are scheduled for visits, as well.CAM PARKER Cam Parker is a reporter covering the Florida Gators, Auburn Tigers and Clemson Tigers with a degree in journalism from the University of Florida. He also covers and broadcasts Alachua County high school sports with The Prep Zone and Mainstreet Daily News. When he isn't writing, he enjoys listening to '70s music such as The Band or Lynyrd Skynyrd, binge-watching shows and playing with his cat, Chester, and dog, Rufus.
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