Edwards committed to the program on Dec. 16, just eight days following Wisconsin’s hire of new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes. An overhaul in the room was task No. 1 for Grimes after every Phil Longo-era quarterback either transferred out or decommitted.

One of the biggest offseason needs for Florida football was the wide receiver position, and helping them fill that need was J. Michael Sturdivant, a notable wide receiver from UCLA who declared for the transfer portal on Dec. 10.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning will likely get the starting role next season with Quinn Ewers entering the 2025 NFL draft.

As one of four returning starters, Florida football All-American center Jake Slaughter said the goal is for UF to become best OL in country in 2025