Florida Gators Football Legends and Heisman Trophy Winners

Wuerffel became Florida's second Heisman winner in 1996.

Wuerffel became Florida's second
Heisman winner in 1996.

Discover the impact that top Florida Gators Legends have made it big in college and the NFL.
Gator Heisman Trophy Winners
UF is tied for the SEC lead with 3 players that have captured college football's top individual award
Year Player
1966 Steve Spurrier
1996 Danny Wuerffel
2007 Tim Tebow
 

florida gators legendsGators Pro Football Hall of Fame Members
Two UF football legends have been recognized as
NFL legends with their busts now placed in Canton, OH
Player Class of
Jack Youngblood 2001
Emmit Smith 2010
 
UF National Championship Seasons
Among SEC programs, only Alabama has captured more national championships than Florida.
Year Record Coach
1996 12-1 Steve Spurrier
2006 13-1 Urban Myer
2008 13-1 Urban Myer
  gator1In Honor of Fergie
The Fergie Ferguson Award is given in the memory of this former Gator All-American who was severely wounded while leading American forces on a World War II D-Day landing assault.  The award's honor is bestowed who displays "leadership, character and courage."
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