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Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida wideout Chimere Dike (WO11) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

 

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida wideout Chimere Dike (WO11) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

 

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For the past five years, the Florida Gators football program has had a player selected in the First Round of the NFL Draft. Barring a draft-day shocker, that streak seems poised to come to an end this year.

 

 

According to ESPN’s most recent seven-round mock draft, a Gator isn’t expected to be selected until the fifth round. That would be the first time since 1993 that a player from Florida isn’t selected within the first four rounds.

 

While the Gators may not have a can’t-miss prospect in this year’s draft, ESPN projects that five Florida products will be selected in the later rounds.

 

DL Cam Jackson, 5th Round, Pick 147 (San Francisco 49ers)

 

Throughout his two seasons at Florida, Jackson racked up 69 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.

 

Last season, he played in every regular season game, starting in 11 of them. He totaled 37 combined tackles, four tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.

 

The best game throughout Jackson’s career at Florida came back in 2023, when he was named the SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the week after finishing with six tackles and one pass breakup during Florida’s win over No.11 Tennessee.

 

After his Pro Day on March 27, Gators head coach Billy Napier expressed content with Jackson’s development throughout his time in Gainesville.

 

“We’re really proud of him,” Napier said. “I think Cam made a huge step. I thought he played and used his length this year. The film speaks for itself. Interior player that I think really increased his pass-rush value.”

 

Before becoming a Gator, Jackson played at the University of Memphis for three seasons, where he was a Third-Team All-AAC selection in 2022. In his final season as a Tiger, Jackson finished with 41 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and four quarterback hurries.

 

ESPN’s Jordan Reid praised Jackson’s athletic traits in his mock draft.

 

“He’s long and plays with extremely heavy hands and an ability to overwhelm single blockers at times,” Reid said.

 

WR Chimere Dike, 5th Round, Pick 159 (Green Bay Packers)

 

Last season, Dike led Florida in receptions while finishing the season with a career-high 783 yards and two touchdowns

 

He was also a key special teams contributor, earning the second-highest return average (13.4 yards) in the SEC and finishing with the fifth-most total punt return yards (187) while serving as Florida’s primary punt returner.