College football's opening kickoff lies just beyond the horizon as teams across the country prepare for the 2026 edition of the gridiron grind.
Ahead of the first matchup of the fall on Sunday, Aug. 29, between UNC and TCU in Dublin, Ireland, CBS Sports writer Blake Brockermeyer put together his ranking of the top 150 players in the sport — a list that included three Florida Gators.
"My goal for the last few years has been simple: Identify the 150 best players in college football entering the 2026 season and the value they bring to their teams," he stated.
So who cracked the list for the Orange and Blue? Checking in at No. 41 is junior running back Jadan Baugh, who is one of the best backs in the SEC, if not the country. Also included at No. 78
is senior wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr., who arrived in Gainesville via the transfer portal during the offseason and adds a speedy dynamic to the receiver corps.
The third Gator to land among the top 150 players in the nation at No. 126 is junior linebacker Myles Graham, who was named to the Dick Butkus Award Preseason Watch List as well as the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List this summer.
Here is a look at what Brockermeyer had to offer on the trio of top-ranked Gators.
No. 41: Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida
"Florida fought off heavy NIL interest to retain one of its most important offensive weapons. Baugh averaged 5.3 yards per carry last season, pairing patience and vision with the power to break arm tackles and maximize every run. Nearly 800 of his rushing yards came after contact, and he should play an even bigger role in Jon Sumrall's offense. One of the SEC's most complete running backs."
No. 78: Eric Singleton Jr., WR, Florida
"What happened to the explosive playmaker who starred at Georgia Tech in 2024? Singleton's lone season at Auburn wasn't nearly as productive, but the tape suggests the talent is still there. Auburn primarily used him on screens, quick throws and handoffs, limiting his opportunities to create explosive plays.
"Singleton remains an elite athlete with game-breaking speed, polished route-running ability and natural hands. Florida needs to manufacture multiple deep shots for him every game because few players can change a game as quickly."
No. 126: Myles Graham, LB, Florida
"Graham was Florida's most consistent defender last season and one of the few linebackers capable of staying on the field every snap. He led the Gators with 76 tackles while adding a handful of sacks and eight hurries as a blitzer. Graham combines good instincts with sideline-to-sideline speed and diagnoses plays quickly. A reliable tackler who continues to improve."
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