Transfer WR Bailey Stockton commits to Florida Gators

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Former Georgia Tech wide receiver Bailey Stockton committed to the Florida Gators on Monday, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett. Both Swamp247 and Gator Online have confirmed the report.

A redshirt sophomore, Stockton has hauled in 38 receptions for 439 yards and a touchdown over three seasons with the Yellow Jackets. He's played in 26 games total, starting two of them in 2025.

Stockton will reunite with offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner at Florida, and potentially quarterback Aaron Philo — his former high school teammate — and interior offensive lineman Harrison Moore, who are expected to commit to the Gators. He was on campus this weekend and has two years of eligibility remaining.

Pro Football Focus gave Stockton a 68.9 offensive grade, 69.3 receiving grade, 74.4 drop grade and an 81.4 fumble grade, which ranks No. 12 among underclassmen receivers in 2025. He lined up in the slot 191 times out of 244 snaps played. While 19 of his 29 receptions came within nine yards of the line of scrimmage last year, Stockton was targeted five times on deep balls, earning a 90.7 receiving grade at that depth.

While On3 does not have Stockton ranked nationally among transfer portal players, On3 has him at No. 591 nationally and No. 90 among wide receivers.

Florida's wide receiver room

The Gators have re-signed their top two receivers, Vernell Brown III and Dallas Wilson, despite losing a handful of pass-catchers, including Aidan Mizell and Eugene Wilson III. Adding Stockton allows Brown to line up outside more often, assuming Stockton sticks to his slot receiver role.

Florida also returns TJ Abrams and has a trio of freshmen receivers joining the roster — Marquez Daniel, Davian Groce and Justin Williams.

Florida 2026 transfer portal additions

Stockton is the third official transfer portal addition of the 2026 cycle for Florida, following Baylor safety DJ Coleman and James Madison tight end Lacota Dippre.

Florida is also expected to land Georgia Tech quarterback Aaron Philo and interior offensive lineman Harrison Moore.

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