#85
Evan Chieca
Returning to Florida for 2026
Lindenhurst, N.Y. → Lindenhurst
via floridagators.com ↗Evan Chieca
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jon Sumrall
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Florida
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Florida
Returning around him
- 69% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 7 Florida players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -9 net (27 in / 36 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Florida · Last season: 4-8 (AP #13) · Talent rank #12 · 2026 recruiting class #17
Background
Pronunciation Career Stats (PDF) COLLEGIATE HONORS Phil Steele All-NEC Second Team (2025) NE10 All-Rookie Team (2024) ACADEMIC HONORS NE10 Academic Honor Roll (2023) 2025 at New Haven: Started all 10 games at tight end, ranking second on the roster with 31 receptions and four touchdown catches wh...
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