DISRESPECT?: Phil Steele Ranks Florida Gators 11th in SEC Despite Calling Them a Top 25 Talent

Florida Gators recognized as a top-25 talent, yet Phil Steele predicts an 11th-place SEC finish. Can Jon Sumrall’s squad defy expectations amid brutal competition and a relentless nine-game SEC schedule? Brandon Olsen highlights how elite running back Jadan Baugh, rising stars Brendan Bett, Vernell Brown III, Jayden Woods, and Myles Graham stack up on Phil Steele’s All-SEC teams. Key topics include Florida’s middling experience ranking, significant returning defensive production, and why experience—and not just raw talent—could determine the Gators’ fate. With marquee matchups against Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma, and others, every SEC battle matters. Will the Gators’ improved depth and defensive core be enough to secure a winning record in 2026? Swamp Signal: https://swampsignal.substack.com/ Insider Program: joinsubtext.com/lockedongators Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) DISRESPECT?: Phil Steele Ranks Florida Gators 11th in SEC Despite Calling Them a Top 25 Talent