Eric Singleton Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Florida Gators

After back-to-back losses, coach Jon Sumrall tries to get Gators to tackle adversity

Trailing 17-10 at halftime against South Carolina, Florida coach Jon Sumrall felt an unsettling vibe in the locker room

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

After humbling loss, No. 16 Florida and coach Jon Sumrall try to move on and get set for Gamecocks

Florida coach Jon Sumrall received an apology text from running back Jadan Baugh after a tough loss to Missouri

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report for Week 5 Singleton (ankle) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game at Missouri, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Singleton should suit up for Saturday's game due to his absence from Florida's initial injury report. The wideout is expected to be a full-go in team practices before the contest, so all signs point to him playing. The wideout made his season debut last week against Mississippi, only reeling in one reception, but he is expected to be a big part of the passing attack for the Gators this season.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Florida could have leading receiver Vernell Brown III for game at 25th-ranked Mizzou

Florida receiver Vernell Brown III could be back for the team’s game at No. 25 Missouri on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Expected to be full-go at practice Singleton (ankle) is expected to be full-go in team practices before Saturday's game at Missouri, Nick Marcinko of GatorCountry.com reports.

Impact Considering that Singleton barely logged multiple targets during Florida's upset win over Mississippi, especially with the Gators' multiple injuries in their receiver corps, his availability may have drawn concern. If the team's head coach Jon Sumrall is to be believed, Singleton seems fine if he can log full-participation practices before Saturday's game. Ideally, the SEC injury report will clear matters up when it gets released mid-week.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Big reception against Mississippi Singleton (ankle) logged one reception for 38 yards during Saturday's 52-28 win versus Mississippi.

Impact Even though Singleton was limited in his Week 4 return, him logging a big reception offers promise for what he could across the remainder of 2026. There are big expectations from him; after all, he transferred from Auburn after logging 58 receptions (on 82 targets) for 534 yards and three touchdowns with the 2025 Tigers. The more Singleton gets in a groove, which can be done in SEC play, the more his output will look like what Florida wanted from him when he was first brought from Auburn.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Announced as starter Singleton (ankle) was announced as a starter ahead of Saturday's game against Mississippi, per Max Bernstein of alligator.org.

Impact Singleton appears on track to play Saturday after being announced as a starter, though a Friday report confirmed he remains a game-time decision. An official announcement regarding his availability should surface closer to kickoff. The wideout is aiming to make his season debut.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

GTD status confirmed Singleton (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Mississippi, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Florida will have Singleton warm up for Saturday's game, and if the session does not go all that well for him, he is expected to finish September having logged zero games for the Gators. He was a prized transfer from Auburn, having finished his 2025 season with 58 receptions (on 82 targets) for 534 yards and three touchdowns. So even if Singleton has to be eased back into action, as long as it is safe, the Gators are willing to do so against a Mississippi team currently ranked top-five in the AP Poll.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

No. 4 Ole Miss and No. 21 Florida try to handle success with a Swamp clash following big wins

Coming off an emotional win against LSU that spoiled Lane Kiffin’s return to Mississippi, the fourth-ranked Rebels have another challenge ahead: facing No. 21 Florida in the Swamp...

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Expected to be game-time decision Singleton (ankle) is expected to be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Ole Miss, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Singleton is once again expected to go through warmups where he will be monitored, and a final decision will be made after seeing how he looks. It is another week where the wideout will be a game-time call while he looks to make his season debut. He has been battling an ankle injury since the beginning of the season and is making good progress considering his recent efforts to suit up.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call vs. Ole Miss Singleton (ankle) is a game-time decision against Ole Miss on Saturday, per Nick Marcinko of GatorCountry.com.

Impact Singleton didn't play in the win over Auburn in Week 3, and the receiver's status remains in doubt as SEC play rolls on against Ole Miss in Week 4. Singleton still has yet to suit up for the Gators in 2026, and it doesn't appear that we'll get an update on his status until right before kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Auburn Singleton (ankle) is out for Florida's game at Auburn on Saturday night, per Kevin Winter of Gators Sports Network.

Impact Singleton was spotted warming up but he'll reportedly miss his second straight game. The wideout will look to return in Week 4 at home against Ole Miss.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as GTD Singleton (ankle) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Auburn, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Singleton's official status will be announced closer to kickoff but a report from Charlie Jones of WRUF981 notes that he is warming up ahead of Saturday's game. The wideout is aiming to make his highly anticipated season debut as he is coming off a 2025 campaign with Auburn, where he recorded 58 receptions for 534 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Remains game-time decision Singleton (ankle) is expected to dress and warm up before attempting to play Saturday at Auburn, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Singleton still hasn't been cleared for a full return, so his availability may not be known until pregame warmups. If he can't go, Florida would again be without one of its key wide receivers. He is reported to be facing longer odds than teammate Emmanuel Oyebadejo to see the field for the Gators as kickoff approaches.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Makes trip to Auburn, still GTD Singleton (ankle) is a game-time call for Florida's tilt with Auburn but he did travel with the Gators ahead of Week 3, per Zach Abolverdi of On3.com.

Impact Singleton was reported earlier in the week to be a game-time decision, but the receiver traveling with Florida is obviously a good sign. He remains a game-time call, however, in a huge SEC showdown in Week 3. Singleton, who hurt his ankle in the win over Florida Atlantic in Week 1, has yet to play since.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Projected as game-time decision Singleton (ankle) is projected to be a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Auburn, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Singleton is still aiming to make his team and season debut, as the wideout has been dealing with a lingering ankle injury. The wideout is expected to dress for the Gators and attempt to play, but there's still no guarantee that he will take the field. He is poised for a big role in the passing attack after recording 58 receptions for 534 yards and three touchdowns with Auburn last season. A final call on his status will come closer to kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Florida tries to end a 6-game skid away from home when it opens SEC play at Auburn

Florida has lost six consecutive games away from the friendly confines of the Swamp

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Florida’s Jon Sumrall Sounds Off On Pro-Auburn Family Ahead of SEC Matchup

Jon Sumrall makes it clear that any family rooting for Auburn against Florida is related by blood only.

SEPTEMBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

Florida’s Jon Sumrall Sounds Off On Pro-Auburn Family Ahead of SEC Matchup

Status questionable again Singleton (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game at Auburn, Max Bernstein of The Alligator reports.

Impact Before the Gators hosted Campbell for Week 2, Singleton was questionable before they ultimately decided not to use him in a relatively easy game for them. This time around, the Gators will be playing a familiar SEC foe on the road, so they may need him in the most pressurized setting. It is more pressuring knowing that Singleton transferred to Florida after an excellent season with Auburn, whose 2025 campaign saw him log 58 receptions (on 82 targets) for 534 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Vernell Brown III scores on consecutive punt returns to help Florida top Campbell 52-3

Vernell Brown III scored three touchdowns in a decisive second quarter, including on consecutive punt returns, and Florida handled lower-division Campbell 52-3 to start 2-0 for the...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Not expected to play Saturday Singleton (ankle) isn't expected to play Saturday against Campbell, per Pete Nakos of On3.

Impact Singleton was already considered doubtful, but the receiver appears slated to officially miss Florida's clash with FCS Campbell. He's reportedly targeting a Week 3 return for the Gators trip to face his old school Auburn, and that's when Florida will need him more anyway. Last fall with the Tigers, Singleton recorded 58 catches for 534 yards and three scores.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 2 Singleton (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Campbell, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Back in Week 1, when the Gators hosted Florida Atlantic, Singleton suffered an ankle injury, which prevented him from logging even a single target against FAU. Earlier in the current week, Singleton was deemed questionable for Saturday's game, but Thamel's update indicates that the wide receiver's injury status has taken a downgrade. Singleton is trending towards being out for Week 2, which would limit the highly touted wideout from making his Florida debut for at least a little longer.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 2 Florida's head coach Jon Sumrall announced Monday that Singleton (ankle) is "highly questionable" for Saturday's game against Campbell, Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel repor...

Impact Singleton is recovering from an ankle injury he suffered back in Week 1, a problem that explains why the wide receiver did not log any targets to begin his 2026 season. It looks like that could remain the case, which wouldn't be too shocking, as Campbell is a relatively easy opponent Florida should handle next week. However, Week 2 represents the Gators' last gameday before their SEC schedule begins the following week, and having as many members of their team healthy and prepared would be a huge plus.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Singleton (ankle) exited Saturday's 66-21 victory over Florida Atlantic due to an ankle injury, per Zach Goodall of 247Sports.com.

Impact Singleton suffered the injury during the team's opening drive and was unable to return, though head coach Jon Sumrall indicated Singleton attempted to get back on the field. The 5-foot-10 receiver is expected to play a major role on offense for the Gators after transferring in from Auburn in the offseason, so any news of an injury is certainly concerning. The details and severity of the issue are thus far unknown.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Florida names Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo starting quarterback for season opener

Florida will start quarterback Aaron Philo in the team’s season opener against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 5

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

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After back-to-back losses, coach Jon Sumrall tries to get Gators to tackle adversity

After humbling loss, No. 16 Florida and coach Jon Sumrall try to move on and get set for Gamecocks

No. 8 Florida could have leading receiver Vernell Brown III for game at 25th-ranked Mizzou

No. 4 Ole Miss and No. 21 Florida try to handle success with a Swamp clash following big wins

Florida tries to end a 6-game skid away from home when it opens SEC play at Auburn

Florida’s Jon Sumrall Sounds Off On Pro-Auburn Family Ahead of SEC Matchup

Vernell Brown III scores on consecutive punt returns to help Florida top Campbell 52-3

Florida names Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo starting quarterback for season opener