Jadan Baugh

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Jadan Baugh
Florida Gators–No. 13
Position Running back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born:Sparta, Ga
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career history
College
High school Columbia (Decatur, Georgia)

Jadan Baugh is an American college football running back for the Florida Gators.

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High school career

Baugh attended Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia. As a junior, he rushed for 306 yards and three touchdowns, before committing to Arkansas. [1] As a senior, he rushed 113 times for 1,583 yards and 18 touchdowns, while also hauling in 28 receptions for 508 yards and 7 touchdowns, before decommiting from Arkansas. [2] After reopening his recruitment, Baugh committed to play college football at the University of Florida. [3] [4]

College career

Baugh started the season as the third-string running back behind Montrell Johnson Jr. and Treyaun Webb [5] . However, after injuries to both players [6] [7] , Baugh took on his most significant role yet in a game against Tennessee, rushing for 25 yards on 12 carries [8] . In his first career start on Week 7 against Kentucky, he rushed for 106 yards and a school-record five touchdowns, leading the Gators to a 48–20 victory. [9] [10] As a result of his performance, he was named the SEC Freshman of the Week. [11] He was the starting running back in losses to both Georgia and Texas (recording a touchdown in the latter) before sharing starting duties with Johnson after his return from injury. Against LSU, Baugh had a crucial game-sealing 55-yard touchdown run in the dying minutes to guarantee a 27-16 win for the Gators [12] .

College statistics
SeasonTeamGamesRushingReceiving
GPAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
2024 Florida 131336735.174338.31
2025 Florida 4492895.9210686.80
Career 171829625.39141017.21

References

  1. ↑ "Highly-touted Georgia high school football recruit announces commitment to Arkansas". 11Alive.com. May 19, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Arkansas RB commit re-opens recruitment". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. December 18, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ Brockway, Kevin (December 20, 2023). "Florida adds surprise RB signing on National Signing Day". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ Simmons, Chad (December 20, 2023). "Florida Gators flip 4-star RB from Arkansas". On3. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ Writer, Scott Carter / Senior. "Gators Release Depth Chart for Season Opener vs. Miami". Florida Gators. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Gators' RB Montrell Johnson Jr. Injury Not Expected to be Long-Term". Florida Gators On SI. October 14, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ "REPORT: Gators RB Treyaun Webb to Undergo Surgery for Fractured Tibia". Florida Gators On SI. November 5, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Tennessee 23-17 Florida (Oct 12, 2024) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ "The future is now: Jadan Baugh, DJ Lagway shine in much-needed moment". The Independent Florida Alligator. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  10. ↑ Phillips, Jay (October 25, 2024). "Columbia alum leads Gators with explosive outing". The Champion Newspaper. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  11. ↑ Brockway, Kevin. "Florida football freshman RB Jadan Baugh named SEC Freshman of the Week, Shaun Alexander freshman of week". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Jadan Baugh extends Florida's lead with 55-yard rushing TD - ESPN Video". ESPN. Retrieved August 16, 2025.


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