Florida football adds Roy Istvan, James Carpenter as analysts for offensive line
Florida football continues to reshape its coaching support staff, adding two offensive analysts with a focus on the trenches as the program transitions from spring camp into summer prep.
The Gators have hired veteran NFL assistant Roy Istvan and former first-round NFL draft pick James Carpenter as offensive analysts. Both hires are expected to work closely with the offensive line unit, reinforcing head coach Billy Napier’s continued investment in trench play.
FootballScoop’s John Brice first reported the moves, which Swamp247 has since confirmed.
Istvan spent five years with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he worked under head coach Nick Sirianni and was part of a staff that helped build one of the most dominant offensive lines in the league. In 2024, he moved to the Cleveland Browns’ coaching staff, where he briefly overlapped with current Florida assistant offensive line coach John Decoster.
Carpenter, a former Alabama Crimson Tide star offensive guard and 2011 first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks, adds a valuable perspective to Florida’s developmental pipeline.
Both analysts will contribute heavily to film breakdown, practice planning and player development–key components as the Gators look to sharpen their edge up front preparing for the upcoming season.
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