Tre Geathers prepares for future at Florida Gators after late start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Tre Geathers, a linebacker from Providence Day, is set to join the Florida Gators next season. He began playing tackle football only in the eighth grade, having been held off by his father, a former NFL player. Despite a steep learning curve, Geathers credits his teammates with helping him develop his skills. Coverage of Big 22 players continues, with previews expected throughout the week leading to voting on September 4.
- •Geathers is a linebacker at Providence Day School.
- •He committed to the Florida Gators for the next season.
- •He started playing tackle football in the eighth grade.
- •Geathers credits teammates for his development.
- •Big 22 player previews continue leading up to September 4.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Big 22: Providence Day’s Tre Geathers
"Monday’s Big 22 Player to Watch had a late start to football, but it didn’t stop him from finding success.
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