Myles Graham (No. 5) celebrating against Texas
Butkus Award Names Myles Graham to Preseason Watch List
Thursday, August 13, 2026 | Football
The award is presented to the nation’s top collegiate linebacker
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Junior linebacker Myles Graham has been named to the Butkus Award preseason watch list, the Butkus foundation on Thursday.
After earning Freshman All-SEC in 2024, Graham started every game for the Gators and led the team with 76 tackles (36 solo) in 2025, while also posting eight QB hurries, seven tackles-for-loss and two sacks. Graham was one of four players in the SEC to post 75-plus tackles and 7.0-plus tackles-for-loss in the regular season. Graham's four pass breakups were tied for second most among FBS linebackers.
Founded in 1985, the Butkus Award honots the nation's top lonebackers at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels while preserving the legacy of Dick Butkus through excellence in football, cardiovascular health advocacy, and youth character development.
The 51-member Butkus Award Selection Committee is comprised of coaches, professional scouts, former players, and members of the media from across the country. The semifinalist for the award will be announced on Oct. 28, with the finalist being selected on Nov. 20, with the winner be revealed during the week of Dec. 7.
For more information on the Butkus Award and the full 2026 preseason watch list, click here.
2026 Single-Game Tickets
Single-game tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Florida Football season under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. Fans can purchase single-game tickets for home contests against FAU (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21). Fans can also purchase tickets for the game against Georgia in Atlanta on Oct. 31.
2026 Season Tickets
Following 18-straight, sold-out games at The Swamp, season ticket packages for the 2026 season are on sale now. The 2026 home schedule features six games against FAU (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21).
2026 Gators Stadium Pass
The Gators Stadium Pass provides guaranteed admission to all six home games of this season. Seat locations are assigned at random during the week leading up to each game, offering pass holders a unique viewing experience from different areas of the stadium. To attend games with friends, accounts may be linked for the full season, or guest passes may be purchased on a per-game basis.
2026 Mini Plans
Build a custom mini plan to lock in the games that best fit your schedule. Two-Game and Three-Game Packs are on sale now.
After earning Freshman All-SEC in 2024, Graham started every game for the Gators and led the team with 76 tackles (36 solo) in 2025, while also posting eight QB hurries, seven tackles-for-loss and two sacks. Graham was one of four players in the SEC to post 75-plus tackles and 7.0-plus tackles-for-loss in the regular season. Graham's four pass breakups were tied for second most among FBS linebackers.
Founded in 1985, the Butkus Award honots the nation's top lonebackers at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels while preserving the legacy of Dick Butkus through excellence in football, cardiovascular health advocacy, and youth character development.
The 51-member Butkus Award Selection Committee is comprised of coaches, professional scouts, former players, and members of the media from across the country. The semifinalist for the award will be announced on Oct. 28, with the finalist being selected on Nov. 20, with the winner be revealed during the week of Dec. 7.
For more information on the Butkus Award and the full 2026 preseason watch list, click here.
2026 Single-Game Tickets
Single-game tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Florida Football season under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. Fans can purchase single-game tickets for home contests against FAU (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21). Fans can also purchase tickets for the game against Georgia in Atlanta on Oct. 31.
2026 Season Tickets
Following 18-straight, sold-out games at The Swamp, season ticket packages for the 2026 season are on sale now. The 2026 home schedule features six games against FAU (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21).
2026 Gators Stadium Pass
The Gators Stadium Pass provides guaranteed admission to all six home games of this season. Seat locations are assigned at random during the week leading up to each game, offering pass holders a unique viewing experience from different areas of the stadium. To attend games with friends, accounts may be linked for the full season, or guest passes may be purchased on a per-game basis.
2026 Mini Plans
Build a custom mini plan to lock in the games that best fit your schedule. Two-Game and Three-Game Packs are on sale now.
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