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The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time  

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Hailing from "The Swamp" in Gainesville, Florida, The Gators are one of the most celebrated institutions in college football. The Gators have three national championships to their name, as well as eight SEC-titles in the program's 108-year history. The University of Florida has also produced 31 consensus All-Americans and three Heisman Trophy winners.

With 89 First Team All-Americans and 46 NFL first-round draft picks, it is safe to say that the Gators have had some remarkable talent over the years.

So, It's up to you now, Rankers. Who is the best Florida Gator ever? You have your work cut out for you. From Tebow to Collinsworth to Emmitt Smith – Steve Spurrier, Jack Youngblood, and Danny Wuerffel and many more. There is no wrong answer! Upvote your picks for the best University of Florida football players now!
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Emmitt Smith is listed (or ranked) 1 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Running back
2
Tim Tebow is listed (or ranked) 2 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Quarterback
3
Percy Harvin is listed (or ranked) 3 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Wide receiver
4
Jack Youngblood is listed (or ranked) 4 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Defensive end
5
Fred Taylor is listed (or ranked) 5 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
WilliamThomasDoro added Running back
6
Steve Spurrier is listed (or ranked) 6 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Quarterback
7
Joe Haden is listed (or ranked) 7 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Cornerback, Defensive back
8
Danny Wuerffel is listed (or ranked) 8 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Quarterback
9
Reggie Nelson is listed (or ranked) 9 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Manuel Deleon added Cornerback, Safety
10
Brandon Spikes is listed (or ranked) 10 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
WilliamThomasDoro added Linebacker
11
Wilber Marshall is listed (or ranked) 11 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Linebacker
12
Jevon Kearse is listed (or ranked) 12 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Heather Hamlin added
13
Vernon Hargreaves III is listed (or ranked) 13 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
jack-young added Vernon Hargreaves III
Cornerback
14
Maurkice Pouncey is listed (or ranked) 14 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Heather Hamlin added Guard, Center
15
Jordan Reed is listed (or ranked) 15 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
JasonAzarpour added Tight end
16
Ike Hilliard is listed (or ranked) 16 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Wide receiver
17
Dante Fowler Jr. is listed (or ranked) 17 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
WilliamThomasDoro added Dante Fowler Jr.
18
Mike Pouncey is listed (or ranked) 18 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Heather Hamlin added Center
19
Rex Grossman is listed (or ranked) 19 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Quarterback
20
Cris Collinsworth is listed (or ranked) 20 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Quarterback
21
Wes Chandler is listed (or ranked) 21 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Wide receiver
22
Carlos Dunlap is listed (or ranked) 22 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Heather Hamlin added Defensive end
23
Jabar Gaffney is listed (or ranked) 23 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
WilliamThomasDoro added Wide receiver
24
Lito Sheppard is listed (or ranked) 24 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Manuel Deleon added Cornerback
25
Reidel Anthony is listed (or ranked) 25 on the list The Best University of Florida Football Players of All Time
Wide receiver