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Florida Signs Georgia Tech QB Aaron Philo as Competition for 2026 Starting Job

The redshirt freshman reunites with offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner from Georgia Tech.

Overview

  • Florida finalized the transfer early in the NCAA winter window after Philo’s weekend visit to Gainesville.
  • Philo arrives with three years of eligibility and was ranked No. 12 among transfer quarterbacks by ESPN.
  • He is expected to compete with redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr. to replace departing starter DJ Lagway.
  • The former three-star saw limited action at Georgia Tech but threw for 373 yards in his lone 2025 start against Gardner-Webb.
  • Florida is also adding Georgia Tech wide receiver Bailey Stockton as Jon Sumrall begins reshaping the offense.