Vernell Brown III can call himself a ‘Triple Crown’ winner, and now he has the hardware to prove it.
The rising sophomore wide receiver received his Freshman All-SEC awards for wide receiver, all-purpose and return specialist, becoming the first Gator to win three conference freshman awards and just the fifth in SEC history.
That HISTORY MAKING HARDWARE has arrived!!! FIRST Freshman in Florida Football History & FIFTH in SEC History to win all THREE All-SEC Freshman Awards!!! 🫡👌🏾🙌🏾✊🏾🧬😎 @VB3_9WR- ✅Return Specialist- ✅All-Purpose Yards- ✅ pic.twitter.com/DoFrVvw0Mq
— Vernell Brown Jr. (@CoachVB_ESM) February 19, 2026
That’s a solid dad flex right there.
Vernell Brown III collects his All-SEC Freshman hardware
Brown had a standout first year in Gainesville with 40 catches for 512 yards, leading the Gators in both categories. He also proved to be a difference maker in the return game, averaging 12.6 yards on punt returns. Brown ranked fifth in the nation among true freshmen with 773 all-purpose yards…