Ratliff and Farr earned their degrees from the University of Florida and will participate in this weekend's commencement ceremonies.
Pair of Gators Set to Graduate
Friday, August 10, 2018 | Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Summer graduation ceremonies take place on the University of Florida campus this weekend and current student-athlete Ryan Farr and Gator Great Keiwan Ratliff have been invited to this weekend's commencement. The ceremonies will take place on Saturday in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Farr is a native of Henderson, Nevada and has earned a degree in Economics. He has been a valuable member of the Gators' specials team unit since his arrival in 2015 and has appeared in all 38 games for UF.
Ratliff returned to the University of Florida after a 7-year NFL career to finish his degree in Sociology. He played for the Gators from 2000-2003 and was a multi-dimensional who played offense, defense and special teams. He was selected as the 49th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played for the Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers during his stint in the league and finished his playing career in 2010. He was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great" in 2014.
These Gators are among other current and former student-athletes that will participate in summer graduation ceremonies.
Below is a look at the careers of these two UF football players:
LS Ryan Farr
DB Keiwan Ratliff
Farr is a native of Henderson, Nevada and has earned a degree in Economics. He has been a valuable member of the Gators' specials team unit since his arrival in 2015 and has appeared in all 38 games for UF.
Ratliff returned to the University of Florida after a 7-year NFL career to finish his degree in Sociology. He played for the Gators from 2000-2003 and was a multi-dimensional who played offense, defense and special teams. He was selected as the 49th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played for the Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers during his stint in the league and finished his playing career in 2010. He was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great" in 2014.
These Gators are among other current and former student-athletes that will participate in summer graduation ceremonies.
Below is a look at the careers of these two UF football players:
LS Ryan Farr
- 2017: Played in all 11 games for Florida and recorded two tackles on special teams… Was UF's long snapper on all field goals, PATs and punts… Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.
- 2016: Played in all 13 games for Florida, but did not record any stats… Was UF's long snapper on all field goals, PATs and punts.
- 2015: Appeared in all 14 games for the Gators, but did not record any stats… Was the long snapper on all field goals, PATs and punts.
DB Keiwan Ratliff
- 2003: Named SEC Defensive Player of the Year (Sporting News)…Named a First-Team All-American by The Sporting News...Named to the SI.com All-America Team...Named to the Rivals.com All-America Team....Named to the First-Team All-SEC (Coaches' and AP)...Named to the Collegefootballnews.com All-SEC Team.....Named one of three finalists for the Thorpe Award...Walter Camp and Football Writers Association All-American...Senior Bowl Participant...
- Led the SEC and the team with nine interceptions, ranking 5th nationally.
- Set the single-season interception record with nine surpassing Will White (1990), John Cliford (1970) and Randy Talbot (1974)
- Ranked fifth in the SEC, averaging 11.1 yards per punt return, ranking 30th nationally.
- Had 49 tackles on the season, along with nine interceptions, six pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, a TFL and a blocked kick.
- 2002: Starter at one cornerback spot for all 13 games...Started on both sides of the ball vs. Georgia and South Carolina, lining up at wide receiver and cornerback, the first Florida player to do so since the 60s...
- The only player in Division IA to catch a TD pass and return an interception for a score as well.
- Named SEC Player of the Week after returning an interception for a touchdown and intercepting a two-point conversion for the score vs. Kentucky.
- Named UF's Special Teams Player of the Week after the Ohio game...Played in all 13 games on defense.
- Ranked second on the defense with 1,001 total plays.
- One of three Gator players that scored defensive touchdowns, and one of five with an INT...One of six players who had two or more sacks...Finished fourth of the defensive backs with 52 tackles, including 43 solo hits...Ranked second on the team with nine pass deflections.
- In first full season as a punt returner, he returned 32 punts for 341 yards (10.7 average), with his longest being a 41-yard return (vs. Ohio)...
- 2001: Played a top role at cornerback and also was a top kick-off and punt returner.
- Played in all 11 regular season games with one start (Marshall) for 335 plays, and started the Orange Bowl.
- 17 tackles (11 solo) on the season with four "Big Plays" (two INTs, two pass deflections)...Two interceptions tied for team lead.
- Returned seven kickoffs for 121 yards and six punts for 63 yards (10.5 average) on season.
- Started season opener as part of a multiple defensive back formation vs. Marshall and recorded three tackles (two solo) while participating in 81 plays which tied for a squad high.
- Named squad's Most Improved Defensive Back in the spring.
- 2000: Saw playing time at cornerback and with special teams.
- Moved from wide receiver to cornerback late in fall drills.
- Played in all 12 regular season games with one start (Kentucky) and 375 snaps...Also played in the Sugar Bowl.
- 17 total tackles (14 solo) with one "Big Play" (forced fumble)... Had his first career interception in the Sugar Bowl.
- Returned three punts for 68 yards including a 42-yarder vs. Middle Tennessee and ranked second on squad in punt returns (7-113 yards-16.1 average).
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