![Florida Gators tight end Amir Jackson (7) runs with the ball during fall football practice at Sanders Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, August 14, 2025. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]](/cdn-cgi/image/onerror=redirect,width=640,height=640,format=webp/https://storage.googleapis.com/uploads.mongoosehq.com/url/media/87119121/a42ceda49b97017f9ed451e6125202648de5b6ef5b85b75aa01836fc5d5be2fe)
Overview
- On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported on Dec. 27 that Jackson re-signed with Florida, with confirmation from his representative at Dotted Line Sports.
- Jackson had indicated in early December that he would enter the NCAA transfer portal before reversing course.
- The redshirt freshman appeared in 12 games in 2025 and recorded three receptions for 29 yards and one touchdown.
- Florida hired Evan McKissack as tight ends coach, a recruiter of Jackson in high school, as senior tight end Hayden Hansen announced he will enter the portal.
- Jackson’s return provides stability after departures that include quarterback DJ Lagway, wide receiver Eugene Wilson III and defensive lineman Michai Boireau.