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2020 BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY PRESEASON WATCH LIST: DE Big Kat Bryant, Auburn,...Bryant, a defensive end, tallied nine quarterback hurries, 16 tackles and two tackles for loss as a junior in 2019. His 83-yard fumble recovery was a key play in Auburn's season-opening win vs. Oregon. - Auburn Football

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DE Big Kat Bryant, Central Florida
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07/21/20 - Divaad Wilson, rSr/2023, Central Florida, 6-0, 190 (DS#24 FS) + More +

Defensive back Divaad Wilson, who started two games as a redshirt freshman last season for Georgia, is leaving the school to return closer to his home in Miami, he announced Monday on Twitter. Wilson said he's going in the transfer portal to seek a new school where he can play. The 6-foot, 195-pound Wilson started at the nickel back position against Notre Dame and Kentucky last season, making his first college interception against the Fighting Irish. He played in 13 games total last season but was among the more than a dozen players who missed the Sugar Bowl. Wilson had 24 tackles and one pass break up last season after debuting in the Sugar Bowl against Texas at the end of the 2018 season. He sustained a torn ACL early in spring practice that year after enrolling early out of Miami Northwestern High School as a four-star recruit. - Athens Daily Banner

(DS#24 FS) rSr/2023

FS Divaad Wilson, Central Florida
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07/20/20 - Richie Grant, rSr/2021, Central Florida, 6-0, 197 (DS#3 FS) + More +

2020 LOTT IMPACT TROPHY PRESEASON WATCH LIST: RICHIE GRANT, UCF, DB, 6-0, 194, Fort Walton Beach, FL: Academic All-American in 2017; six interceptions as a sophomore; 209 career tackles. - Lott Impact Trophy

(DS#3 FS) rSr/2021

FS Richie Grant, Central Florida
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07/18/20 - Tre Nixon, rSr/2021, Central Florida, 6-0, 187 (DS#59 WR) + More +

2020 PRESEASON BILETNIKOFF AWARD WATCH LIST: Tre Nixon, UCF,...The Viera, Fla., native was UCF's second-leading receiver in 2019 with 49 catches for 830 yards and seven touchdowns. An honorable mention all-conference selection, he had 15 receptions of 20 or more yards – the third-most plays of 20+ yards by any player on the team. Nixon has started all 26 games at wide receiver during his tenure as a Knight, having caught 40 passes for 562 yards and four touchdowns in 2018. - UCF Football

(DS#59 WR) rSr/2021

WR Tre Nixon, Central Florida
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07/18/20 - Richie Grant, rSr/2021, Central Florida, 6-0, 197 (DS#3 FS) + More +

2020 PRESEASON BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: S Richie Grant, UCF,...A two-time first-team all-conference honoree in the American Athletic Conference, Grant has started in 25 of the last 26 games for the UCF football team. He has totaled 187 tackles, seven interceptions and 11 pass break-ups in the last two seasons. He was also named to the preseason watch list for the Lott Impact Trophy. - UCF Football

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FS Richie Grant, Central Florida
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07/16/20 - Dionte Marks, rSr/2024, Central Florida, 6-2, 190 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Florida is tentatively expected to open Fall camp Aug. 7, where the program will look to replace multiple starters across the board. With production readily available at the wide receiver position, the depth chart remains to be seen -- although there's now one UF wideout unlikely to vie for a spot. Florida redshirt freshman wide receiver Dionte Marks entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal Wednesday, the Gainesville Sun confirmed. Matt Zenitz of AL.com was the first to report Marks' decision. The former three-star product out of DeLand, Marks signed with the Gators during the 2019 early signing period and arrived on campus the following June. Marks redshirted and didn't record any stats, although he did get on the field during Florida's victories over UT-Martin and Towson. - Gainesville Sun

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WR Dionte Marks, Central Florida
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07/15/20 - Otis Anderson, Sr/2021, Central Florida, 5-08, 179 (DS#36 RB) + More +

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel and running back Otis Anderson were among the 14 Knights football players named to Phil Steele's 2020 preseason American Athletic Conference team released Tuesday. Defensive backs Richie Grant and Aaron Robinson along with defensive lineman Kenny Turnier, offensive lineman Cole Schneider and Anderson all earned first team honors. Anderson was the only UCF player to make the list twice as a punt returner (1st) and running back (2nd). He led the conference in punt returns last season, averaging 13.19 yards per return on special teams. - Orlando Sentinel

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RB Otis Anderson, Central Florida
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07/13/20 - Richie Grant, rSr/2021, Central Florida, 6-0, 197 (DS#3 FS) + More +

UCF safety Richie Grant was named to the Bednarik Award watch list Monday, earning the designation for the second consecutive year. The award is given to the nation's top college defender. UCF safety Richie Grant has been named to the Bednarik Award watch list for the second consecutive season. The award, which is presented annually by the Maxwell Club, honors the nation's top college football defender. The redshirt senior started 25 games during the past two seasons for the Knights, totaling 187 tackles, seven interceptions and four forced fumbles during that stretch. He also earned back-to-back first-team All-American Athletic Conference honors as well. - Orlando Sentinel

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FS Richie Grant, Central Florida
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07/08/20 - Bryson Armstrong, rSr/2022, Central Florida, 5-11, 210 (DS#62 OLB) + More +

Kennesaw State coach Brian Bohannon and five of his players landed spots on the Big South Conference All-Decade team. The team, announced Monday afternoon, was selected primarily from a vote of conference administrators, with 20 percent of the votes cast by fans. Quarterback Chandler Burks (2015-18), linebackers Bryson Armstrong (2017-present) and Anthony Gore (2015-18), defensive lineman Desmond Johnson (2016-19) and placekicker Justin Thompson (2015-18) joined Bohannon among the players and coaches. - Marietta Daily Journal

(DS#62 OLB) rSr/2022

OLB Bryson Armstrong, Central Florida
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07/01/20 - Greg McCrae, Sr/2021, Central Florida, 5-10, 182 (DS#31 RB) + More +

UCF running back Greg McCrae is among the team's biggest stars who are demanding the university fire Charles Negy, a psychology associate professor who has sparked protests with his controversial social media posts. Some of the UCF football team's biggest stars are demanding the university fire Charles Negy, a psychology associate professor who has sparked protests with his controversial social media posts. Senior running back Greg McCrae was the first to express his outrage on Twitter and was joined by other players, including quarterback McKenzie Milton. The university is investigating student complaints accusing Negy of classroom misconduct. - Orlando Sentinel

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RB Greg McCrae, Central Florida
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05/26/20 - Tre Nixon, rSr/2021, Central Florida, 6-0, 187 (DS#59 WR) + More +

UCF senior receiver Tre Nixon said he isn't looking to become the next Gabe Davis, but he is focusing on improving his leadership skills and preparing to take on a bigger role within the Knights' offense. As Tre Nixon begins his final season at UCF, the receiver isn't shying away from assuming a more vocal leadership role on the team. He knows it's particularly important following the departure of fellow receiver Gabe Davis, who left early and was selected in the NFL draft. "Being an upperclassman, being a senior now - it's really important to lead these young guys," Nixon told reporters during a videoconference interview.

"That's something I'm still improving on every single day." Nixon's even taking some leadership cues from one of the greatest athletes of all time: Michael Jordan. "Even watching this documentary, I'm learning so much stuff on how to be a leader. How MJ pushed his dudes and try and translate it to my game," Nixon said, referring to the recent ESPN documentary series "The Last Dance," which showcased Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' run to six NBA championships. Nixon put together a career-best season in 2019, finishing second on the team behind Davis in receiving yards (830) and receiving touchdowns (7) while finishing third in receptions (49). It was his second season with the Knights after transferring from Ole Miss in spring 2018. - Orlando Sentinel

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WR Tre Nixon, Central Florida
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05/25/20 - Jake Hescock, rSr/2022, Central Florida, 6-6, 250 (DS#999 TE) + More +

UCF tight end Jake Hescock is the only experienced tight end returning for the Knights in 2020. He'll be a key part of the foundation for a position group that features a new coach and several new players. The tight end position was an integral part of Iowa State's offense under Alex Golesh. He has moved to UCF to serve as the Knights' new co-offensive coordinator and is still figuring out how to help feature the tight ends moving forward. "I put a lot of time into it and put a lot of pride in growing as a developer at that position," Golesh said at the start of spring before football camp closed in March due to the coronavirus outbreak. "That's a huge priority."

UCF's use of tight ends in the offense has varied during head coach Josh Heupel's tenure. Jake Hescock, Jonathon MacCollister and Anthony Roberson totaled 93 yards on 11 catches, with the trio targeted 15 times last season. It accounted for about 3% of the passing offense, with six catches in the red zone resulting in four touchdowns. "We've been different year-to-year," Heupel said of the tight ends. "[Michael] Colubiale comes back in Year 6 [2018]; his skill set is a little bit different than what we played with last year. Jake gets a little bit nicked up, so you don't have the ability in every way imaginable at the tight end position." - Orlando Sentinel

(DS#999 TE) rSr/2022

TE Jake Hescock, Central Florida
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05/05/20 - Tre Nixon, rSr/2021, Central Florida, 6-0, 187 (DS#59 WR) + More +

Gabe Davis' departure to the NFL is a big blow for UCF football but the emergence of Tre Nixon (16) and Marlon Williams in the offense along with the return of Otis Anderson should supply ample experience for the Knights in 2020. For the second time in the past three seasons, UCF finished 2019 in the top 10 in the country in passing offense. The Knights built a reputation for explosive plays and the team didn't disappoint last season after recording 105 plays of at least 20 yards. Fifty-eight of those came from receivers Gabe Davis (22), Tre Nixon (14), Marlon Williams (7), Jacob Harris (6) and Otis Anderson (3).

Davis' departure to the NFL is a big blow, but the emergence of Tre Nixon and Marlon Williams in the offense along with the return of Otis Anderson should supply ample experience in 2020...Nixon was second on the team in receiving yards (830), receiving touchdowns (7) and targets (94). "Tre's done a great job for us for two years," Wyatt said. "He's had some big plays for us. He's been able to get deep and give us some big plays, but he wants to improve his overall game." - Orlando Sentinel

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WR Tre Nixon, Central Florida
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05/03/20 - Greg McCrae, Sr/2021, Central Florida, 5-10, 182 (DS#31 RB) + More +

UCF football returns talent and experience at the tailback position despite losing arguably its most explosive player. Adrian Killins wrapped up a successful career with the Knights in 2019, finishing with 2,459 rushing yards and 25 rushing touchdowns. His 6.0 yards per carry career average is the best in school history, and he holds two of UCF's top five longest runs from scrimmage. "AK was a huge part of the foundation of the UCFast movement," UCF running backs coach Anthony Tucker said of Killins. "He's somebody that will go down as one of the greatest players to play here and hopefully he gets to play a lot longer [in the NFL]. But I just think the way that we run that room, there's a lot of contributors."

Four players rushed for at least 500 yards last season, led by Otis Anderson (726 yards), Killins (629), Bentavious Thompson (604) and Greg McCrae (529). "You have an immense amount of experience coming back in Greg, Beno and Otis, who I would put against any three guys in the country, and they could play anywhere in the country," Tucker said. After putting together his first 1,000-yard rushing campaign in 2018, McCrae saw his production dip after missing several games with an apparent knee injury. McCrae returned in time to take part in the final three games, including leading the team in rushing with 80 yards against Marshall in the Gasparilla Bowl. - Orlando Sentinel

(DS#31 RB) Sr/2021

RB Greg McCrae, Central Florida
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04/18/20 - *Gabriel Davis, Jr/2020, Central Florida, 6-2, 216 (DS#14 WR) + More +

Former UCF receiver Gabriel Davis has spent the past three months in Southern California training for the upcoming NFL draft. Davis said being drafted would fulfill a lifelong dream. In the moments following UCF's blowout win over Marshall in the Gasparilla Bowl on Dec. 23, Gabriel Davis quietly slipped among the fans and well-wishers taking part in the postgame celebration on the field at Raymond James Stadium. As UCF players and coaches climbed aboard a makeshift stage to accept the game trophy, Davis watched from below. The junior receiver chose to skip playing in the game to begin preparation for the next chapter of his career: the NFL.

"It was weird," Davis said of watching his teammates celebrate the win. "The three years went by so fast that I've been playing with them on the field. So, watching them, all the guys that I've been playing with for years. It was a different experience." The Sanford native said the decision to skip the game wasn't a difficult one. "Everybody from the staff to the players, family, everybody supported my decision and I felt like it was the best decision to make," said Davis, who set the UCF single-season record with 1,241 yards in 2019. Hearing his name called would fulfill a lifelong dream for Davis. "It would mean the world. I work every day for this opportunity to show what I can do," he said. "I know there are a lot of guys that I'm competing against in this class, but I know whoever gets me is going to get a guy who is passionate, loves the game and competes every day. Just a guy that is going to work, who wants to be a Hall of Famer, a Super Bowl winner and one of the best. That's what they'll see every day out of me." - Orlando Sentinel

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WR *Gabriel Davis, Central Florida
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