Florida S Gregory Smith III plans to enter NCAA transfer portal

Florida safety Gregory Smith III plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reports. The 6 foot 4, 217-pounder will have four years of eligibility remaining.

During his freshman season in 2024, Smith totaled five tackles, as well as one pass breakup. He appeared in three games for the Gators with his most notable being a three-tackle performance during the 31-11 win over Florida State in Novemeber. Smith also appeared in the Gasparilla Bowl victory against Tulane.

Smith was able to preserve his redshirt having played in those three games. He will be a redshirt freshman at his next destination.

Before college, Smith was a four-star recruit according to the On3 Industry Rankings, which is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. He was the No. 261 overall player in the 2024 cycle and No. 18 safety. Smith chose Florida over the liks of Ole Miss, Virginia, and Vanderbilt.

He committed to Billy Napier in December 2023. At the time, Smith discussed his recruitment with On3’s Hayes Fawcett where he left a glowing review of his, at the time, future head coach and program.

“It all started when Florida first offered me, they were one of the schools that built a relationship fast. As months went by the relationship has gotten closer like a brotherhood/family. Once I started visiting Florida I loved and enjoyed everything I saw. I enjoyed being around the people there. As time went by Florida felt like home to me and my family!

“Me and my family loved it so we made the decision as one family to stay in Florida. Thanks to all the coaches on the UF coaching staff! I feel like this program is turning around and will be great! And last but not least I will be a part of it!”

Florida finished the 2024-25 campaign with an 8-5 overall record, which included a 4-4 record against SEC competition. The Gators on the final four games of the season after a 4-5 start to the year.

The transfer portal wire provides a real-time feed of player activity, including basic player profile information, transfer portal ranking and original On3 Industry recruiting ranking, as well as NIL valuation (name, image and likeness).

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.