Florida's tight end room looks completely different heading into the 2026 season.
Amir Jackson and Micah Jones are the only returning players at the position, while the Gators added six newcomers through the transfer portal, recruiting class and walk-on ranks. That gives offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner and tight ends coach Evan McKissack a much deeper group to work with in an offense that should feature plenty of 12 personnel.
Jackson and Luke Harpring (Georgia Tech) provide two spread options who can stretch the field, while Lacota Dippre (James Madison) offers a more physical, all-around option. Evan Chieca is another hybrid option, but he remains unproven at the FBS level.
Freshman Heze Kent might be the most interesting player in the position room due to his massive frame and weight-loss journey. Jon Sumrall challenged him to get into shape if Kent wanted to stay at tight end, and things are going well so far.
Here's a closer look at Florida's tight ends room heading into the 2026 season.
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Amir Jackson and Micah Jones are the only returning players at the position, while the Gators added six newcomers through the transfer portal, recruiting class and walk-on ranks. That gives offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner and tight ends coach Evan McKissack a much deeper group to work with in an offense that should feature plenty of 12 personnel.
Jackson and Luke Harpring (Georgia Tech) provide two spread options who can stretch the field, while Lacota Dippre (James Madison) offers a more physical, all-around option. Evan Chieca is another hybrid option, but he remains unproven at the FBS level.
Freshman Heze Kent might be the most interesting player in the position room due to his massive frame and weight-loss journey. Jon Sumrall challenged him to get into shape if Kent wanted to stay at tight end, and things are going well so far.
Here's a closer look at Florida's tight ends room heading into the 2026 season.
#room #season #position #option
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