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Vernon Hargreaves III inducted into 2026 UF Athletic Hall of Fame

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:28 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Vernon Hargreaves III inducted into 2026 UF Athletic Hall of Fame

Summary

Vernon Hargreaves III, a former cornerback for the Florida Gators, will be inducted into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame this October. Known as VHIII during his college career from 2013 to 2015, he was a standout player, earning multiple All-American and All-SEC honors. Hargreaves had a successful NFL career, being selected 11th overall in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He will be part of a Hall of Fame class that also includes gymnast Bridget Sloan and softball player Kelsey Stewart. The induction ceremony is set for Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of the South Carolina home football game.

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•Hargreaves will be inducted into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2026.
•He played for the Florida Gators from 2013 to 2015.
•Hargreaves earned two first-team All-American honors during his college career.
•He was drafted 11th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2016.
•The induction ceremony takes place on Oct. 9, ahead of a home football game.

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Florida football alumnus, cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, will be inducted into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame this fall as part of the 2026 class.
— Yahoo Sports