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    Gators in the NFL Draft and more Florida sports

    enMay 03, 2022
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    About this Episode

    Gainesville Sun and GatorSports.com sports writer Graham Hall and columnist David Whitley talk all things University of Florida Gators sports the guys talk about the NFL Draft and how much things have changed around the draft process. Then they talk about the Florida Gators drafted. Kaiir Elam gets drafted in the first round and impresses a lot of people. Zachary Carter goes to the Bengals and could not be a better fit. Dameon Pierce goes to the Texans. Has the value of running backs gone down? 

    In the second portion of the show the guys talk about the undrafted free agents that made the league from the Florida Gators. Jeremiah Moon goes to the Ravens. The pair of DE's go to the Giants. Malik Davis is headed to the Cowboys. DeLance goes to Chicago. And the guys preview next years NFL Draft. Who are the Gators expected to blossom next season.

    In the final portion of the show the guys talk about the Florida Gators softball team and baseball team. UF softball gets ready for the SEC Tournament. Florida baseball is doing OK, pitching is starting to pick up but the team could still host a regional.

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