Two Florida players named to Hornung Award watch list
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Sophomore wide receiver Vernell Brown III and junior running back Jadan Baugh have been named to the Paul Hornung Award watch list. The award, recognizing college football's most versatile player, will evaluate candidates throughout the season. Baugh led the Gators in rushing yards and total touchdowns in 2025, while Brown set records as the first freshman to lead the team in receptions and receiving yards. Both players aim to enhance their visibility and contributions this upcoming season.
- •Brown recorded 40 receptions for 512 yards last season.
- •Baugh had 1,170 rushing yards and 10 total touchdowns in 2025.
- •The Paul Hornung Award is given by the Louisville Sports Commission.
- •The award recognizes the most versatile player in college football.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Pair of Florida football stars named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Florida football awards tracker, two UF players named to Hornung Award list
"Florida football's two offensive stars, Jadan Baugh and Vernell Brown III, were named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List ahead of the 2026 season.
"Florida football RB Jadan Baugh and WR Vernell Brown III are on the Honung Award list, given to college football's most versatile player.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 6:17 PMPair of Florida football stars named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List
Florida football's two offensive stars, Jadan Baugh and Vernell Brown III, were named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List ahead of the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 4:30 PMFlorida football awards tracker, two UF players named to Hornung Award list
Florida football RB Jadan Baugh and WR Vernell Brown III are on the Honung Award list, given to college football's most versatile player.
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