
Thirteen Gators Honored in Spring Graduation Weekend
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | Football, Otis Hawkins Center
Former Gators Dameon Pierce, Brandon Spikes and Fred Taylor all earned their degrees from the University of Florida.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Thirteen current and former Florida Gators football players will be honored during spring graduation at the University of Florida this spring.
Current quarterback Graham Mertz and wide receiver Taylor Spierto earned their degrees with cum laude distinction and chi alpha sigma honor society honors.
Former Gator and current Houston Texans running back, Dameon Pierce and UF Athletic Hall of Famers Brandon Spikes and Fred Taylor, all returned to earn their degrees from UF. Pierce received his degree in education sciences, Spikes in anthropology and Taylor in sociology.
A complete list of spring Gators football graduates is below.
A total of 99 Gators are being celebrated for their accomplishments this weekend. For a complete list click here.
Current quarterback Graham Mertz and wide receiver Taylor Spierto earned their degrees with cum laude distinction and chi alpha sigma honor society honors.
Former Gator and current Houston Texans running back, Dameon Pierce and UF Athletic Hall of Famers Brandon Spikes and Fred Taylor, all returned to earn their degrees from UF. Pierce received his degree in education sciences, Spikes in anthropology and Taylor in sociology.
A complete list of spring Gators football graduates is below.
| Florida Football Spring 2024 Graduating Student-Athletes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | College | Degree |
| Kenny Anyaehie | Education | Education Sciences |
| Carlson Joseph | Education | Education Sciences |
| Jalen Kimber | Education | Education Sciences |
| Graham Mertz | Education | Education Sciences |
| Tyreik Norwood | Agricultural & Life Sciences | Family, Youth & Sciences GR Certificate |
| Mannie Nunnery | Education | Education Sciences |
| Dameon Pierce | Education | Education Sciences |
| Ethan Pouncey | Health & Human Performance | Sports Management |
| Taylor Spierto | Liberal Arts & Sciences | Economics |
| Brandon Spikes | Liberal Arts & Sciences | Anthropology |
| Fred Taylor | Liberal Arts & Sciences | Sociology |
| Ethan Wilson | Business | Business Administration |
| Derek Wingo | Education | Education Sciences |
A total of 99 Gators are being celebrated for their accomplishments this weekend. For a complete list click here.
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