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Top 10 Florida Gators(Football) Players of All Time

The Top 10 Florida Gators of all time!
Publish Date: 09/04/2023
Fact checked by: Simon Briffa

Top 10 Gator Football players of all time!

10) Fred Taylor

Tayloe was a part of a backfield that helped lead the gator’s to the 1996 National Championship and in 1997 as the main running back, he exploded for over 100 yards in 8 games.

Video: Classic Tailback - Fred Taylor Florida Highlights

Classic Tailback – Fred Taylor Florida Highlights

9) Cris Collinsworth

Over his last three seasons, Collinsworth caught 120 passes for 1,937 yards and 14 touchdowns, receiving All-SEC honors each year. Collinsworth is one of the most underrated receivers in the history of Football!

Video: Honorary Mr. Two Bits: Cris Collinsworth

Honorary Mr. Two Bits: Cris Collinsworth

8) Percy Harvin

Harvin was one of the most electrifying players in College Football history. He was the first Gator to ever rush for 100 yards and have 100 yards receiving in the same game. Harvin is one of only two wide receivers in Division I-A football since 1996 to have over 1,500 rushing and 1,500 receiving yards and is the only wide receiver to accomplish those numbers in just three seasons dating back to 1996.

Video: Percy Harvin 😤 Florida Highlights (2006-2008)

Percy Harvin 😤 Florida Highlights (2006-2008)

7) Emmitt Smith

Smith played three years for the Florida Gators, where he set numerous school rushing records. After being named a unanimous All-American in 1989, Smith chose to forgo his senior year of eligibility and play professionally. If he would have stayed he would probably be in the top 3 on this list.

Video: Classic Tailback - Emmitt Smith Florida Highlights

Classic Tailback – Emmitt Smith Florida Highlights

6) Wes Chandler

After all of the years of wide-open Florida offenses, Wes Chandler still owns the record for yards per catch at an amazing 21.4 yds. Chandler also led the Gators in receiving for 3 straight years 1975-77.

Video: Wes Chandler: 2015 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee

Wes Chandler: 2015 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee

5) Jack Youngblood

Youngblood is the greatest defensive lineman in school history. Youngblood set a school record with 14 sacks in 1969, highlighted by a five-sack performance against Florida State. In 1970 he claimed All American honors.

Video: Jack Youngblood Tribute

Jack Youngblood Tribute

4) Danny Wuerffell

Believe it or not, Wuerffell was probably the most decorated player in Gator history. He won the Heisman Trophy and the National Championship the same year.

Video: Heisman Highlights - Danny Wuerffel

Heisman Highlights – Danny Wuerffel

3) Wilbur Marshall

Marshall was a two-time consensus All-American and the 1983 National Defensive Player of the Year.

Video: Wilber Marshall clips - Florida Gators vs USC Trojans 1982

Wilber Marshall clips – Florida Gators vs USC Trojans 1982

2) Steve Spurrier

Spurrier revolutionized the Florida offense when he arrived on the Florida campus. Spurrier was a two-time All-American and won the Heisman Trophy in 1966 along the way he broke every Gator’s Quarterbacking record that existed at the time.

Video: Florida Gators: Steve Spurrier Tribute

Florida Gators: Steve Spurrier Tribute

1) Tim Tebow

Tebow was probably the most popular player in Gator’s history and he was one of the greatest Quarterbacks in College Football history. He led the Gator’s to 2 National Championships and won the Heisman Trophy in 2007.

Video: Tim Tebow | 2007 Heisman Highlights

Tim Tebow | 2007 Heisman Highlights

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