Promising Florida Gators freshman getting love from former NFL All Pro Chad Johnson after spring game

The Florida Gators are officially in the offseason after having the Orange and Blue spring game last week. It was the breakout performance for true freshman wide receiver Dallas Wilson, who set school records with 10 receptions and 195 yards in the spring game. He also had two touchdowns where he created a nice amount […]

Tyler Forness — NFL & College Football News Writer
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Apr 12, 2025; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Vernell Brown III (8) makes a catch before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Apr 12, 2025; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Vernell Brown III (8) makes a catch before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

The Florida Gators are officially in the offseason after having the Orange and Blue spring game last week. It was the breakout performance for true freshman wide receiver Dallas Wilson, who set school records with 10 receptions and 195 yards in the spring game. He also had two touchdowns where he created a nice amount of separation on both.

It's an exciting wide receiver room for the Gators going into the season, led by Eugene Wilson III and J. Michael Sturdivant. Wilson is set to be a big impact on the unit this year, but it's another from the recruiting class that has the attention of a former All-Pro in the National Football League.

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Chad Johnson seeks out Vernell Brown III for picture

The other big time recruit at wide receiver that head coach Billy Napier brought in to was Vernell Brown III. He and Wilson were two of the top recruits at the position and in the 2025 recruiting class.

Brown had a solid spring, but he was slightly overshadowed by Wilson. That hasn't changed how former Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro Chad Johnson thinks of Brown, as he asked to get a picture with him.

During his time in the NFL, Johnson was one of the game's best wide receivers. He made two All-Pros and six Pro Bowls while with the Bengals from 2001-2010. He spent the final year of his career with the New England Patriots.

Johnson, who changed his name to Chad Ochocinco during his career, ended up getting a picture with Brown on the practice field.

Better frame that Johnson, as it could be worth a lot of money someday.

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