While Gator Nation attempts to decipher how it feels about the hiring of Jon Sumrall as Florida's new head coach, several program legends are publicly endorsing him.

Florida has its new head coach for the 2026 season — and it's one of the most popular names involved in the coaching carousel.

Florida is giving Sumrall a six-year deal with an average annual salary of nearly $7.5-million per season, Thamel adds.