Florida football officially announced the hiring of David Cadwell as its general manager on Dec. 1.

The 51-year-old Caldwell got to work that Monday morning, studying the Florida Gators roster while meeting with players. Caldwell served as general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2013-20, then served as served as the Philadelphia Eagles senior personnel director/advisor under Eagles GM Howie Roseman, a UF grad.

"It was a tough decision," Caldwell said. "I was so fortunate to be with the Philadelphia Eagles. They have a first-class owner, probably the best owner in the NFL. You know, like I said, best GM in sports."

Caldwell said working under Roseman honed his skills as an executive and personnel evaluator.

"Howie's been a great mentor over the last five years," Caldwell s

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