GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Gators’ football program took center stage Thursday as **20 players**, including two alumni, showcased their skills at the team’s annual **NFL Pro Day** in front of **70+ scouts** representing all 32 NFL teams and the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
### **Napier Praises Gators’ Preparation**
Head coach **Billy Napier** lauded the group’s professionalism, saying, *”Great day for this group. We’ve gotten rave reviews from NFL teams about their preparation, performance, and interviews. Really proud of them.”*
While not every prospect participated in every drill—many had already impressed at the **2025 NFL Scouting Combine**—the event still delivered **jaw-dropping numbers** in key tests like the **40-yard dash, bench press, and vertical jump**.
### **Top Performances**
#### ** Vertical Jump**
– **DB Jason Marshall Jr.**: 37″ *(Elite explosiveness!)*
– **LB RJ Moten**: 36.6″
– **DB Trikweze Bridges**: 34.5″ *(Blazing 4.38s 40-yard dash too!)*
#### ** Bench Press**
– **DL Desmond Watson**: **36 reps** *(Would’ve led ALL positions at the Combine!)*
– **EDGE Ja’Markis Weston**: 28 reps
– **DL Joey Slackman**: 27 reps
#### **⚡ 40-Yard Dash**
– **DB Trikweze Bridges**: **4.38s (official)**
– **DB Jason Marshall Jr.**: 4.43s
– **LB RJ Moten**: 4.48s
### **What’s Next?**
The **2025 NFL Draft** kicks off April 24 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. With several Gators turning heads, expect multiple Florida standouts to hear their names called.
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