Florida Gators Depth Chart Coming Together as Spring Game Approaches?

Locked On Gators - Daily Podcast On Florida Gators Athletics27mApril 7, 2026

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As the Florida Gators' spring game approaches, host Brandon Olson provides a detailed analysis of the evolving depth chart, emphasizing that while no positions are officially locked in, clear trends are emerging from the second spring scrimmage. On offense, Harrison Moore has solidified his position as the likely starting center after starting both scrimmages, leveraging his experience from Georgia Tech under current offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. This experience gives him a significant edge over Aaron Filo, who has limited game experience despite familiarity with the playbook. At left tackle and left guard, Egan Boyer and Najee Harris are showing consistency by starting both scrimmages, suggesting they may be the projected starters. Caden Jones appears to be out of the left tackle race after not playing there in the second scrimmage, though he remains a contender at right tackle. On defense, the safety room is taking shape with Bryce Thornton as the clear starter at boundary safety, DJ Coleman emerging as the likely field safety, and Kanye Clark expected to start at star. The coaching staff’s approach of giving reps to returning players without guaranteeing roles is paying off in terms of clarity. The episode concludes with optimism that the offensive line and defensive backfield are coalescing into a competitive unit ahead of fall camp.

Key Takeaways
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Harrison Moore is the heavy favorite to start at center due to his game experience in Buster Faulkner’s offense.

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Egan Boyer and Najee Harris are strong candidates to start at left tackle and left guard, respectively, based on consistent performance in both scrimmages.

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Caden Jones appears to be out of the left tackle race after not playing there in the second scrimmage.

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DJ Coleman is emerging as the likely starting field safety, with Cam Dooley as backup.

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Kanye Clark is expected to start at star, leveraging his physical play from last season.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Introduction and Club Announcement

Brandon Olson introduces the podcast and promotes the Everyday Air Club, an ad-free subscription service with exclusive fan access.

1:40
3 min

Spring Scrimmages and the Coaching Philosophy

The coaching staff's approach of giving first reps to returning players without guaranteeing starting roles is discussed, emphasizing evaluation over entitlement.

5:00
5 min

Center Position: Harrison Moore vs. Aaron Filo

Harrison Moore took a lot of snaps at center and a lot of snaps at left guard in this offense in games. So I think that the leg up is actually greater in favor of Harrison Moore at center than it is for Aaron Filo at quarterback.

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10:00
5 min

Safety Room: DJ Coleman and Kanye Clark Emerge

I think that your safety room this year is considerably more talented than it was last year. Part of that is because of... we'll say an addition by attrition.

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15:00
5 min

Offensive Line: Left Side Stability

The consistency there is, to me, something that matters. Again, not a lot of guys were starting in both scrimmages at the same spot where you have it from left tackle to center, you have that.

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High-Impact Quotes
Harrison Moore took a lot of snaps at center and a lot of snaps at left guard in this offense in games. So I think that the leg up is actually greater in favor of Harrison Moore at center than it is for Aaron Filo at quarterback.
Brandon Olson8:30
Viral: 85.0
I think that your safety room this year is considerably more talented than it was last year. Part of that is because of... we'll say an addition by attrition.
Brandon Olson15:27
Viral: 78.0
The consistency there is, to me, something that matters. Again, not a lot of guys were starting in both scrimmages at the same spot where you have it from left tackle to center, you have that.
Brandon Olson21:14
Viral: 70.0
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Brandon Olson
Topics Discussed
Florida Gators Football Depth Chart95%Spring Scrimmage Analysis90%Offensive Line Development90%Player Experience vs. Familiarity85%Defensive Backfield Rotation85%Transfer Portal Impact80%Coaching Staff Evaluation Strategy75%Quarterback Competition70%
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DJ Coleman

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Bryce Thornton

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Aaron Filo

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Caden Jones

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Kanye Clark

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Najee Harris

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