Florida football players recognized on various preseason award watch lists
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Florida football players have been named to several prestigious preseason award watch lists for the upcoming season. Punter Alec Clark joined the Ray Guy Award watch list, following a strong 2025 season at Tulane where he logged an average of 46.5 yards per punt. Linebacker Myles Graham is a contender for the Butkus Award as he led the Gators with 76 tackles last season. Additionally, running back Jadan Baugh and wide receiver Vernell Brown III were named to the Paul Hornung Award list, recognized for their versatility on the field. The official semifinalists for these awards will be announced in October and November.
- •Alec Clark recognized on the Ray Guy Award watch list for punters.
- •Myles Graham named to the Butkus Award watch list for linebackers.
- •Jadan Baugh and Vernell Brown III on the Paul Hornung Award watch list.
- •Clark averaged 46.5 yards per punt in 2025 at Tulane.
- •Semifinalists for the awards to be announced in October and November.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Florida football awards tracker, transfer P makes Ray Guy Award list
"Florida football P Alec Clark has been named to the Ray Guy Award watch list, given to college football's best punter
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