Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Football program hosted its yearly football banquet Sunday night and recognized several players for their efforts and accomplishments during the 2023 football season.

Iron Man Award

Presented to the player, or players, who have shown the most dedication to the individual and team goals of the year-round strength and conditioning program.

• Jaden Robinson
• Jack Pyburn
• Teradja Mitchell
• Tony Livingston
• Jalen Kimber
• T.J. Searcy
• Damieon George Jr.
• Kahleil Jackson

Commitment to Academic Excellence Award

Maintaining the greatest commitment and achievement in their academic endeavors

• Graham Mertz
• Jake Slaughter
• Taylor Spierto
• Zak Sedaros
• Anthony Rubio
• Connor Homa

Outstanding Senior Scholar

• Kingsley Eguakun
• Ricky Pearsall

The 12th Man Award

Presented to the staff member who plays a critical role off the field.

• Kyle Kazakevicius 

President's Award

Presented to a player who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team's success.

• Jason Marshall Jr.
• Tyreak Sapp
• Scooby Williams
• Kamryn Waites

Florida Gator Newcomer Award

The most-outstanding newcomers (Freshman or Transfer)

• Eugene Wilson III
• Treyaun Webb
• Cam Jackson
• Sharif Denson
• Kamran James
• Aidan Mizell
• Ja'Keem Jackson
• Kelby Collins
• Jordan Castell
• Andy Jean
• Knijeah Harris
• Bryce Thornton

The Unsung Hero Award

Presented to the player, or players, who have made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least amount of recognition for it.

• Ja'Markis Weston
• Dijon Johnson
• Brayden Slade
• Hayden Hansen
• Cam Carroll
• Aaron Gates
• Rocco Underwood
• Quincy Ivory

Outstanding Defensive Performer

Presented to the defensive players who have accumulated the greatest production point totals for the regular season, as graded by the coaching staff.

• Princely Umanmielen

Up-Front Award

Presented to the most dominant offensive and defensive players on the line of scrimmage.

Offense

• Austin Barber
• Richie Leonard IV

Defense

• Cam Jackson
• Caleb Banks 

Defensive Achievement Award

Presented to the player, or players, who played a critical role in the effectiveness of the defense this season.

• Jaydon Hill
• Princely Umanmielen
• Devin Moore
• Tyreak Sapp

Offensive Achievement Award

Presented to the player, or players, who played a critical role in the effectiveness of the offense this season.

• Trevor Etienne
• Montrell Johnson Jr.
• Graham Mertz
• Arlis Boardingham
• Eugene Wilson III

Special Teams Players of the Year Award

• Trey Smack
• Jeremy Crawshaw
• Ja'Markis Weston
• Ja'Quavion Fraziars

Defensive Players of the Year Award

• Princely Umanmielen
• Shemar James

Offensive Players of the Year Award

• Trevor Etienne
• Graham Mertz

GatorMade x Danny Wuerffel Man of the Year Award

• Derek Wingo

James W. Kynes Award

Presented annually to the player who best exemplified the mental and physical toughness and "iron-man" determination Kynes exhibited as a Gator player and in his lifetime.

• Jake Slaughter

Chris Patrick Courage Award

Award named after long-time Gators athletic trainer Chris Patrick. Presented to the player who, after injury, demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication in the athletic training room in an effort to return to activity with the team.

• Kamryn Waites

Fergie Ferguson Award

Presented annually to the senior football player who displays outstanding leadership, character and courage.

• Ricky Pearsall

Walk-Ons of the Year Award

• Taylor Spierto
• Brian Green Jr.
• Jackson Wade
• Justin Pelic
• Scott Isacks
• Carlson Joseph
• Hayden Clem
• Javion Toombs
• Sebastian Vargas
• Ahman Covington
• Cahron Rackley

Ray Graves Most Valuable Player Award

Presented annually to the team's Most Valuable Player.

• Graham Mertz
• Princely Umanmielen

2023 Team Captains

• Graham Mertz
• Shemar James