: Florida Gators football Hire Jonathan Saxon Today — Former Wofford Terriers football Co-Defensive Coordinator Joins Staff to Work With DL Coach Gerald Chatman on the Gators’ Defensive Line..
BREAKING: Florida Gators football Hire Jonathan Saxon Today — Former Wofford Terriers football Co-Defensive Coordinator Joins Staff to Work With DL Coach Gerald Chatman on the Gators’ Defensive Line 🐊🏈
The Florida Gators have officially made a move to strengthen their coaching staff, announcing the hiring of Jonathan Saxon as an assistant coach focused on the defensive line. Saxon previously served as co-defensive coordinator at Wofford and brings experience in developing defensive talent.
In his new role with Florida, Saxon will work closely alongside defensive line coach Gerald Chatman to help develop the Gators’ front line and improve the team’s defensive performance heading into the upcoming season.
The addition signals Florida’s continued effort to build a stronger defensive unit as the program pushes to compete at the highest level in college football. Fans will be watching closely to see how the new coaching combination impacts the Gators’ defensive line moving forward. 🐊🔥
The Florida Gators have officially made a move to strengthen their coaching staff, announcing the hiring of Jonathan Saxon as an assistant coach focused on the defensive line. Saxon previously served as co-defensive coordinator at Wofford and brings experience in developing defensive talent.
In his new role with Florida, Saxon will work closely alongside defensive line coach Gerald Chatman to help develop the Gators’ front line and improve the team’s defensive performance heading into the upcoming season.
The addition signals Florida’s continued effort to build a stronger defensive unit as the program pushes to compete at the highest level in college football. Fans will be watching closely to see how the new coaching combination impacts the Gators’ defensive line moving forward. 🐊🔥
Florida football is adding another piece to its defensive staff as the program continues to build out a coaching structure under coach Jon Sumrall. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Gators are set to hire Jonathan Saxon as an assistant coach who will work with the defensive line.
A former co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Wofford, Saxon will be expected to assist defensive line coach Gerald Chatman in developing the Gators’ front. While at Wofford, Saxon helped to guide a defense that dramatically improved during his time.
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The Terriers finished first in the conference during the 2025 campaign and Saxon was responsible for shaping one of the best run defenses in the Football Championship Subdivision. Florida’s staff hopes he can transfer that success to Gainesville.
Prior to his time at Wofford, Saxon spent eight seasons at South Carolina State where he rose through the defensive ranks, eventually serving as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. During that stretch, he helped the program capture three Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference titles and earn multiple playoff appearances. South Carolina State regularly finished among the MEAC’s top scoring and rush defenses during his tenure.
The move to bring on Saxon comes as Florida reshapes its staff during the first year of the Sumrall era. The Gators want to rebuild a physically dominant front line that can compete in the SEC. That is the first step toward regaining respectability in the conference.
This article originally appeared on Gators Wire: Florida football hiring Jonathan Saxon to help lead defensive line
