Dylan Olive
@DylanOlive_UF
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Writer for Florida Gators on SI. ‘25 University Of Florida graduate with a major in journalism. Key West class of ‘21.
Joined September 2021
Out of high school, Ja’Kobi Jackson got a job working at Lowe’s before attending a JUCO program he never visited. In his 3 years there, they went 4-19. He had one school offer him after: FCS Charleston Southern. That was until Billy Napier came calling.
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Ja'Kobi Jackson arrived in Gainesville as an under-the-radar JUCO running back, and now he's expected to be one of the main offensive contributors.
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Tank Hawkins has quietly impressed this offseason, including some big time catches in Saturdays open practice. The SO. continues to push for a bigger role in 2025. #Gators .
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Tank Hawkins had a limited role for the Florida Gators in 2024, but he could be a breakout contributor this season.
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“The intention of coming here is to win championships…if you've got a locker down there, you got talent.”. “But it's about doing all the things that require no talent.”. Gators building a championship competitiveness in fall camp #Gators .
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With playoff aspirations, the Florida Gators are creating heavy competition in fall camp.
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RT @camparker25: @BuchholzFB star/#Gators commit Justin Williams may be one of the top do-it-all athletes in the country, but it’s his self….
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The Florida Gators added dynamic local prospect Justin Williams to the 2026 recruiting class over the summer.
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RT @camparker25: #Gators legacy WR Mike Peterson Jr. officially added to the 2025 roster as a walk-on. More here from @DylanOlive_UF . ht….
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After reports that the Florida Gators were in the process of adding Mike Peterson Jr. to its 2025 roster, the legacy receiver was officially added to the roster
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RT @camparker25: #Gators Fall Camp Practice Report: Lagway throws, participation report, via myself, @_KyleLander and @DylanOlive_UF . http….
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DJ Lagway threw in front of the public for the first time since last season's bowl win.
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Former Gator Elijhah Badger continuing to make plays at Chiefs training camp with this one-handed snag. #Gators .(Via: on IG)
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Florida is currently in the process of adding Mike Peterson Jr. to their roster, per @zach_goodall. He is the son of edge coach Mike Peterson and a former 3⭐️ WR who played HS football in Gainesville. A look at his tape, including a route that went viral a year ago⬇️ #Gators
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“He’s Gonna Be Who He Says He’s Gonna Be”. Into fall camp, the noise around Dallas Wilson continues to grow. #Gators .
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Dallas Wilson turned heads during spring camp, and now he's continuing to do so just days into fall camp.
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Ja'Kobi Jackson didn't have a weight room at his JUCO school his freshman and sophomore year. "I was working out in a shed." #Gators.
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Napier has been having "congregation" dinners with the team to build chemistry. No phones allowed and prompts to spark deeper conversation. #Gators.
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