Swamp247 Recruiting Podcast: 2026 Florida DB Commit CJ Hester

The Swamp247 podcast returns to preview the Florida men's basketball team's 2025-26 season, which begins Nov. 3 against Arizona in Las Vegas. The host, Graham Hall, is joined by Neil Blackmon, who covers the Florida Gators for Saturday Down South and hosts the Florida Basketball Hour podcast, to discuss the Gators' revamped backcourt, the case for UF having the best frontcourt in the nation, the depth off the bench, the freshmen contributions and more.  Follow Swamp247.com for the best coverage of the Florida Gators! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Swamp247 podcast, hosts Zach Goodall and Tyler Harden spoke on what Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin, current Florida players and Gator recruits had to say on Billy Napier's firing. They also discuss early candidates for the head coaching role at Florida. Follow Swamp247.com for the best coverage of the Florida Gators! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Swamp247 podcast returns to discuss Florida's firing of head coach Billy Napier. The hosts, Graham Hall and Zach Goodall, discuss how Sunday's announcement went down, the team-wide meeting, the Gators' decision to make Billy Gonzales the interim head coach, and Scott Stricklin's statement on the firing. Follow Swamp247.com for the best coverage of the Florida Gators, and take advantage of our 60% off VIP subscription for a limited time! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Swamp247 Podcast returns to briefly preview Florida's Homecoming contest against Mississippi State. The hosts, Graham Hall and Zach Goodall, discuss the Bulldogs' second season under Jeff Lebby, along with give their predictions. In the second half of the podcast, the hosts discuss the circumstances surrounding Billy Napier, his immediate future and the reported meeting between Florida's athletic department and at least one booster. Follow Swamp247.com for the best coverage of the Florida Gators! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Upshaw, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound wide receiver at Lee County High School in Leesburg, Georgia, visited Florida for its matchup with USF on Sept. 6. He talks his recent visits to other schools, what's making Florida a contender and his future plans in his recruitment going forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Swamp247 Podcast returns to recap Florida's 34-17 loss at Texas A&M, along with discussing the future of head coach Billy Napier. The hosts, Graham Hall and Zach Goodall, discuss DJ Lagway's play, the defense's slow start, a questionable 4th down call, and more. In the final segment, the hosts discuss whether or not Saturday's contest against Mississippi State could be Napier's final game as UF's head coach. Follow Swamp247.com for the best coverage of the Florida Gators! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Swamp247 Podcast returns to preview Florida's roadtrip Saturday night to College Station against No. 5 Texas A&M. The hosts, Graham Hall and Zach Goodall, discuss Marcel Reed and the Aggies' rushing attack, TAMU's impressive defense and the Gators' double-digit injuries on the availability report. In the final segment, the hosts give their predictions for Saturday's battle between the Gators and undefeated Aggies. Follow Swamp247.com for the best coverage of the Florida Gators! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hester, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound defensive back at Cocoa High School in Cocoa, Florida spoke on the Swamp247 recruiting podcast on his commitment to the Gators and the standing of his overall recruitment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Swamp247 podcast returns to break down Florida's 29-21 win over Texas. The hosts, Graham Hall and Zach Goodall, discuss DJ Lagway's improved performance, Dallas Wilson's debut, and the Gators pass rush. Follow Swamp247.com for the best coverage of the Florida Gators! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broughton, a 6-foot-3 1/2, 300-pound defensive lineman at Cy Ridge High School in Houston, Texas, is currently committed to UNLV, but will be visiting Florida for its matchups with both Texas and Mississippi State. His visit for the Mississippi State game will be an official visit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices