1.) Caleb Banks 6’6 329 DE Florida-“Daddy look at that big ‘ol ugly alligator.” “That reminds me I gotta call your mama.” I love reading descriptive words like “powerful” and FREAKISH” but I’m waffling on this Gator after reading he’s already 24 and only played in 3 games in 2025. Banks was dominant in ’24 down in the Swamp, but there’s risk here. Let’s roll the dice.
2T) Lee Hunter 6’4 330 DT Texas Tech- “AGAIN?” I like who I like. I’m envisioning a kickass front of Derrick Harmon, Banks, Hunter, and old man Cam tearing some shit up. I want chaos and mayhem dammit. Use some of that extra draft capital to go up and get this game wrecker.
3) Ted Hurst 6’3 195 WR Georgia State- “AGAIN? That’s enough Nyquil for you dude.” This star of Senior Bowl week is a buzzy name on the ‘net. I’ve seen him ranked in the top 50. Too rich for my blood, but if he falls to the George Pickens pick, I’ll take the small school gamble.
3) Devin Moore 6’3 200 CB Florida- “Swamp Fever, SWAMP FEVER!” “Swamp fever? Damn if I know where that is I’m new here myself.” What’s in the water (swamp) down there in Gainesville? Another oft injured Gator with off the charts talent. Big ‘sum bitch who when healthy boasts a 40.2 passer rating against while committing ZERO penalties.
3C) Austin Barber 6’6 322 OT Florida “Now how long have you had these pains, Mr. Barber?” “No that’s Babar." "Two B's?" "One. B-A-B-A-R." "That's two." "Yeah, but not right next to each other. I thought that's what you meant." This Barber kid is a dancing bear that offers versatility with a touch of nasty. Your hiatus is over Coach Campen. Wake the fuck up and mold some clay.
4C) Jalen Farmer 6’5 317 OG Kentucky- Transfer from Florida so he's no doubt familiar with swamp fever. STOUT POA type was one of the stars of the pit down in Mobile. This Brick Shithouse clocked as the Senior Bowl’s fastest lineman at over 17 mph with nearly ’35 arms. Dig him.
5.) VJ Payne 6’3 200 S Kansas State- “What the hell was that you little freckle face cartoon? Did I give you permission to sneeze, Opie?” Major Payne indeed. This Payne kid is from Gainesville. The Gainesville up the road here in Georgia (Pelican Pete’s up on Lake Lanier a good time). Ohh, yeah VJ. I’m envisioning the now fashionable big nickel/Nick Emmanori kinda role for this heat seeking missile.
6.) Sam Roush 6’5 260 TE Stanford- I know the TEs couldn’t catch a cold down in Mobile, but this Roush fella has NFL Bloodlines. Great uncle is Merlin Olsen. High effort player started 48 games for the Cardinal excelling as a blocker and route runner. Get Jonnu Smith the hell off my roster.
6C.) Kaleb Elarms-Orr 6’2 235 LB TCU- “Crikey!” Steve Irwin once said, “Gators are nothing but frogs with sharp teeth.” Dig this Horned Frog. In fact, after watching Michele Rudolph cheer at TCU on Landman I’m now a HUGE Horned Frog fan. Well worth a day 3 dart throw on an explosive player who excels both in coverage and rushing the passer.
7.) George Gumbs 6’4 250 EDGE Florida- “What’s wrong with your lip?” “I was born with big gums, sir.” “Well, you better tuck that in, gonna get that caught on a trip wire.” Feisty Gator right here. All out hustler that TWatt the jogger could learn a thing or two from.
7C) Curtis Allen 6’1 215 RB Virginia Union- Hell no I’ve never seen a Virginia Union football game, but I do read. Did too much reading today being laid up with the swamp fever that is Flu fucking B. Turns out this hard charger rushed for over 2,400 yards and 30 touchdowns enroute to becoming the first ever HBCU player to win the coveted Harlon Hill Trophy awarded to DII’s top player.
Thanks as always for reading. Please comment on the players you like and those you don’t. Home sick and bored so figured I’d throw out yet another mock. Stay healthy my friends.
