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Florida Gators land twitchy edge rusher KJ Ford, addressing a critical need in their 2026 high school recruiting class. Can Ford’s explosive speed off the edge transform Florida’s defense and make him an immediate impact player in the SEC?

Brandon Olsen breaks down Ford’s unique combination of quickness, bend, and run-stopping ability, highlighting how his arrival fills massive voids left by George Gumbs and Tyreak Sapp. The analysis explores Ford’s projected role as a pass-rushing specialist, the importance of bulking up for SEC competition, and how roster turnover creates opportunities for newcomers like Ford, Jayden Woods, and Kofi Asare. Olsen examines the Gators’ evolving defensive strategy, challenges facing the new coaching staff, and explains why Ford stands out as one of the few true freshmen poised for consistent snaps.

Will KJ Ford become the game-changer Florida desperately needs?

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TWITCHY: KJ Ford can Make an IMPACT for Florida Gators as a Freshman in 2026

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