Here’s an improved preview of Florida’s tight end room entering 2025 fall camp:
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🔑 Key Returners & Room Overview
Hayden Hansen (redshirt-junior): The clear leader. Started all 13 games in 2024, notched 15 catches for 207 yards—while excelling as a blocker with zero sacks allowed on 75 pass-block snaps . His dual-threat presence anchors the unit.
Tony Livingston (junior): Emerged late in the season with consistent snaps, including touchdowns in the final two games and a strong showing in the bowl .
Amir Jackson (redshirt-freshman): High-upside athlete, former four-star recruit. Had 9 offensive snaps in the bowl game, and early signs suggest he could make noise in “H” tight end receiving packages .
Departures & Depth Concerns
Arlis Boardingham transferred after inconsistent use in 2024 .
Keon Zipperer medically retired in December 2024 following ACL rehab .
Walk-ons Caleb Rillos (Air Force transfer), Gavin Hill, Scott Isacks, and Dawson Johnson round out depth, though few have significant starting experience .
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🧩 2025 Projected Depth Chart
Role Starter Backups
“Y” TE (inline/block) Hayden Hansen Tony Livingston, Caleb Rillos*
“H” TE (U-flex/receiver) Amir Jackson Tony Livingston, Gavin Hill, walk-ons*
※ * = walk-ons/reserves
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⚙️ What to Watch This Fall
1. Blocking consistency: Both Hansen and Livingston have proven ability, but tighter technique will free up the run and play-action game .
2. Jackson’s development: Will he step into a rotational “H” TE role? His pass-catching might unlock new multi-TE packages .
3. Offensive scheme shift: With Russ Callaway now OC/Tight Ends coach in 2025, look for TE usage in match-up and blocking versatility schemes .
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✅ Quick Take
Florida enters fall camp with its most experienced TE duo since early 2020s: Hansen and Livingston. The focus now is on depth and pass-catching firepower from Jackson. The TE room’s versatility in both run- and pass-blocking will heavily influence new OC Callaway’s offense.
