Jadan Baugh

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Jadan Baugh
Florida Gators–No. 13
Position Running back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
BornSparta, 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

2024: Freshman Season

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]

2025: Sophomore Season

Going into the 2025 season, Baugh was the starting running back for Florida, although Ja'Kobi Jackson retained some carries. Baugh began the season against Long Island University, rushing for 104 yards and a touchdown on 9 carries. Baugh was rested during the latter part of the 55-0 blowout win. In the following game against USF, Baugh rushed for 93 yards on 18 carries as the Gators were upset 18-16 at home. [13] The Gators then traveled to Tiger Stadium for their rivalry matchup against LSU. Baugh scored an 87-yard touchdown during the game that was immediately overturned due to a holding penalty. The Gators went on to lose the game 20-10. [14]

Baugh scored the only Florida touchdown in an away matchup against rival Miami, with the Gators faltering 26-7. In the following home matchup against Texas, Jackson was injured. With the lion's share of the work, Baugh gained 107 yards on 27 carries and the opening touchdown. Florida completed the home upset in a 29-21 win.

College statistics
SeasonTeamGamesRushingReceiving
GPAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
2024 Florida 131336735.174338.31
2025 Florida 5763965.2313846.50
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.
  13. ↑ Abreu, Nick (September 7, 2025). "No. 13 Florida Shocked by USF in Last-Second Loss". WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  14. ↑ Abadie, Kevin Brockway and Andrew. "Florida football vs LSU final score: DJ Lagway throws five interceptions in loss at LSU". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved October 7, 2025.


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