Reunited: Harold Stubbs IV, brother of Gators DB Drake Stubbs, transferring to Florida

Harold Stubbs IV, a defensive back at Florida State the past three seasons and the brother of talented Florida Gators true freshman safety Drake Stubbs, told Gators Online on Monday he is transferring to UF. He will be a grad transfer walk-on with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

“I’m very excited to be with my brother and play together again,” Stubbs IV said. “That’s the dream. If you can play with your brother, why not play with your brother? I’m real excited to go to Florida.”

Harold and Drake were last teammates in 2021 at Orange Park (Fla.) Oakleaf, when Harold was a senior all-county selection and Drake a freshman. Harold walked-on the following season with the Seminoles and Drake would finish his high school career at Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin.

Harold Stubbs IV, listed at 5-foot-11 and 174 pounds on his official FSU bio, played corner and safety in Tallahassee; he made his college debut in a 49-17 ‘Noles win vs. Louisiana in 2022. He appeared in two games the following season, but ended up missing all of 2024 with a foot injury.

Harold Stubbs IV expects to be a safety for the Gators.

“I’m going to play nickel,” he told Gators Online. “Wherever they need me at but nickel is my position. I think it’s going to be a great opportunity there.”

Harold Stubbs III, father to Harold IV and Drake, said he’s excited about having both sons in the same program. Harold Stubbs IV will enroll at UF this summer.

“It’s awesome,” Harold Stubbs III said. “It’s a great opportunity. I’m happy the older son will be able to get the opportunity to pursue his education— and pursue his dreams of going to the NFL. They’re going to room together. It’s going to be good.”