Florida’s 2026 roster suffered a big blow, as star freshman edge rusher Jayden Woods plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after one season in Gainesville. The Shawnee (Kan.) native signed with UF as part of its 2025 recruiting class, and immediately established himself as one of the country’s top young pass-rushers. Across 12 regular-season […]
Florida’s 2026 roster suffered a big blow, as star freshman edge rusher Jayden Woods plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after one season in Gainesville.
The Shawnee (Kan.) native signed with UF as part of its 2025 recruiting class, and immediately established himself as one of the country’s top young pass-rushers. Across 12 regular-season games, he he totaled 28 tackles, five tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks.
He was the team’s co-leader in sacks and was tied for second in TFLs despite starting the season down the depth chart behind more experience veteran players.
He’ll now hit the portal as one of the most sought-after players in the country with three years of eligibility remaining.
As a high schooler, Woods was the No. 113 overall prospect nationally and No. 13 EDGE, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services.
The 6-foot-3, 240-pounder also earned Freshman All-SEC Team honors this season.
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