Aaron Gates brings playmaking instincts and versatile secondary value to Florida
Aaron Gates is a Florida DB whose value goes beyond basic box-score numbers: he flashed in 2024 with 27 tackles and an interception in nine games, and his standout Georgia performance earned a strong PFF grade while showing he can cover, tackle, and create turnovers. His profile is especially compelling because he plays with physicality and range, but teams also have to factor in a major durability question: he suffered a torn ACL in 2024, his second ACL tear in three years. That makes him a high-upside fit for a team that wants an instinctive, competitive defensive back, but not a low-risk one.
