Howard first arrived in Gainesville ahead of the 2024 season as a transfer from South Carolina, which originally beat out Florida for his services as a high school recruit in 2023. In 2024, Howard started the first nine games of the season, recording 37 tackles, before a lower-body injury against Texas forced him to miss the rest of the season.

Florida cornerback Jamroc Grimsley plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Gators Online is told. Grimsley finishes his Florida career with limited game action but valuable experience in the program.

Florida football tight end Amir Jackson announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, according to a social media post. A redshirt freshman, the 6-foot-5, 235-pound Jackson appeared in 12 games for UF in 2025, finishing with three catches for 29 yards and a TD. He has three years of eligibility left.