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Jacksonville University basketball forward Jaylen Jordon commits to the University of Florida, following a path pioneered by Ade Aruna and echoed by NFL legends like Tony Gonzalez.
Florida adds Jacksonville University forward Jaylen Jordon to its 2026 roster, continuing a pattern set by coach Jon Sumrall with Ade Aruna. The move highlights the pros and cons of basketball players transitioning to football, echoing the careers of Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates and Jimmy Graham.
The Gators have added Jacksonville University’s 6‑foot‑7, 230‑pound athlete Jaylen Jordon to their 2026 roster, hoping his basketball background will translate into a new tight end role.
Under Jon Sumrall, the University of Florida has crafted a high‑value squad by keeping key players and building a cohesive culture, a strategy that nearly slipped away due to prior commitments.