Both the collegiate and professional football seasons are essentially over — save for the upcoming Super Bowl VL on Sunday — which signals the true start of the NFL mock draft season, especially with the 2021 Senior Bowl now in the rearview mirror.
Looking ahead, the Florida Gators have several entries into the 2021 NFL draft, including standout tight end Kyle Pitts and multi-positional athlete Kadarius Toney, who have been projected as first-rounders by many. But there may be a third in that group this season — a player who had a spectacular senior campaign that fell short of a Heisman Trophy award — according to one reputable media outlet.
Here is a look at the three former Florida Gators that Draft Wire expects to be taken in the first round.