Former Florida football edge rusher Jack Pyburn is heading to a rival SEC school.
The 6-foot-3, 265-pound Pyburn has committed to LSU. Pyburn announced the commitment on social media on Monday.
A junior with one year of eligibility remaining, Pyburn started eight of 12 games for UF this past season. The former Jacksonville Bolles standout emerged as one of the top defensive players for the Florida Gators during the 2024 season, ranking second on UF in tackles (60), with four tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and one interception.
Pyburn’s decision to enter the transfer portal last week surprised some, given how he emerged as a leader on UF’s defense. Last week, Florida football coach Billy Napier said he loved Pyburn “like a son.”
“He’s made a tremendous impact on our team, not only with his production on the field, but his attitude, his energy,” Napier said.
Pyburn is the second high-profile UF player to leave for a rival school in the past two years. Last season, running back Trevor Etienne left UF for Georgia. Etienne has rushed for 571 yards and nine TDs this season, including the game-winning TD in UGA’s 22-19 win over Texas in the SEC Championship game.
Florida will play at LSU in its SEC opener Sept. 13. The Gators snapped a five-game losing streak to LSU this past season, beating the Tigers 27-16 at The Swamp on Nov. 16.
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