
Aaron Philo gives Florida a steady, efficient QB1 with upside
In the 2026 season, Aaron Philo has quickly shown why Florida handed him the keys: he beat out Tramell Jones Jr. in camp and opened by going 16-of-21 for 275 yards and 3 passing touchdowns, plus a rushing score against FAU[1][2]. The early takeaway is a calm, efficient passer with real accuracy, quick-processing, and enough mobility to finish drives himself; Florida also likes his command and poise in a competitive room[1][3]. If your team wants a polished, transfer-tested quarterback who can run a clean offense without needing the whole playbook rewritten, Philo looks like a strong fit[3].






