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02-12-2015, 12:13 PM
Meet your 2017 Florida Gators
In 2016, the Florida Gators fell just two points shy of playing in the National Championship game. In 2017, just about the entire team returns expecting to make up for those two points. This almost shapes up to be the season that it has to happen as key defensive players will be lost after 2017 is over. With that said, excitement is high for this season and coaches have even higher expectations.
Quarterbacks
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Comp
Att
Yds
Comp%
TD
INT
Yards/Att.
QB
Jason Rivero
6-1, 200
Sr
88
189
309
3559
61.2
17
11
11.52
QB
Nick Jude
6-4, 234
JrRS
92
9
14
138
69.2
3
0
9.86
QB
Paul Edwards
6-2, 239
FrRS
84
Redshirt
QB
CJ Bozeman
6-2, 207
SrRS
87
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
QB
Mason Glover
6-2, 215
Fr
81
:4star:
QB Jason Rivero returns after an excellent Junior season where injected an immediate spark into the offense. Not only did he have a very good passing season but he also added a QB running game that had been missing from the Gators offense for a long time. He returns for another year hoping to make his senior season very special. Behind him is Nick Jude who could start most teams in the country but without the running abilities, his effectiveness is less realized in the Florida offense. If needed though, he can easily step in and lead the team. After this season, the QB competition will be even more tough with Jude a senior, the best arm on the team in Paul Edwards, and the electric Freshman in Mason Glover.
Runningbacks
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Car
Yds
TD
YPC
FUM
Long
HB
Michael Swan
Grad
27
219
2
8.11
0
66
HB
Joel Wilson
Grad
2
14
1
7.00
0
0
HB
Isaac Gordon
6-2, 252
So
80
303
1491
22
4.92
1
63
FB
Trent Rivero
6-1, 249
So
69
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
HB
Dwight Butler
6-0, 221
JrRS
82
84
758
8
9.02
0
80
HB
Stephen Stewart
5-9, 191
SrRS
86
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
HB
Leo Lyles
5-11, 210
FrRS
79
Redshirt
QB
Jason Rivero
6-1, 200
Sr
88
157
646
8
4.11
12
54
Like Rivero, newcomer Isaac Gordon burst on the scene last season, or rather in Gordon's case, barreled through it. The tough-running bowling ball didn't have very many highlight reel runs but was a very hard-nosed runner that was always consistent to pick up yardage. Alongside him is the lightning to his thunder in Dwight Butler. Butler had flashes of excellence throughout the season but truly emerged in the Capital One Bowl when Gordon went down to injury. Butler's coming out party put up 278 yards on the ground on 15 carries with 3 touchdowns. Senior Stephen Stewart has quietly waited for his opportunity and this year he may see it, though likely only in a backup role.
Receivers
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Catches
Yards
TD
YPC
Drops
Long
WR
Travis Clifford
Grad
43
636
4
14.79
7
44
WR
John Jefferson
Grad
1
27
0
27.00
0
27
WRX
Donald Boone
6-1, 191
JrRS
90
44
570
4
12.95
5
42
WRZ
Trey Strickland
6-2, 202
So
85
38
661
3
17.39
3
42
WRY
Dustin Burch
6-2, 206
SoRS
80
14
236
2
16.86
5
79
WRZ
Calvin Butler
6-5, 226
JrRS
82
Redshirt
WRZ
Justin Johnson
6-0, 220
JrRS
80
Redshirt
WRX
Nate Stallings
6-2, 194
SoRS
76
0
0
0
0.00
1
0
WRY
Keith Grant
6-3, 193
JrRS
74
2
25
2
12.50
0
14
WRT
Walter Long
6-7, 268
FrRS
72
Redshirt
WRY
Clarence Murphy
6-1, 210
Fr
70
:3star:
WRX
Jayson Seals
6-2, 205
Fr
69
:4star:
Perhaps the biggest loss on the offensive side will be speedster WR Travis Clifford. However, sure-handed Donald Boone returns and the offseason treated him well; expect him to truly shine this season. Replacing Clifford will be Trey Strickland as the outside speed threat and there appears to be no drop-off. At the slot will be burner Dustin Burch. Burch was a running threat and a return specialist in 2016 but now will be called on for more duty. Coming off the bench will be a myriad of talented players. Calvin Butler and Justin Johnson both are very capable and could see quite a bit of playing time. Perhaps the most intriguing will be big-bodied, former TE, Walter Long. At 6'7, 268, he'll be a mismatch for just about any defender. He also has good hands and has the strength and ability to bully around any defensive back in the running game.
Tight Ends
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
REC
YDS
TD
YPC
Drops
Long
TE
Avery Smiley
6-1, 272
Sr
81
25
306
2
12.24
3
32
TE
T.J. Bush
6-2, 261
JrRS
82
Redshirt
TE
John Ashley
6-7, 261
So
74
3
68
1
22.67
0
51
Avery Smiley returns as the starter after a solid year in 2016. He didn't dazzle but was always reliable when called upon. TJ Bush returns to the field after sitting out a season due to ineligilbity which will allow youngster John Ashley to redshirt this season.
Offensive Lineman
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
2016 Starts
C
Kirk Ford
Grad
0
LT
Brandon Marquardt
6-4, 276
Sr
84
13
LG
Maurice Green
6-4, 303
So
81
13
C
Anthony Mills
6-6, 285
Sr
92
13
RG
John Archer
6-6, 345
Sr
82
13
RT
Duane Harvey
6-3, 297
So
83
13
RG
Matt Johnson
6-4, 312
Sr
84
0
C
Cedric Myers
6-7, 321
SoRS
82
0
LG
Cory Phillips
6-6, 350
JrRS
81
Redshirt
LT
Joe Jones
6-3, 295
SoRS
76
Redshirt
RT
Brent Sullivan
6-4, 296
Fr
76
:4star:
LT
D.J. Kane
6-6, 306
So
76
:3star:
Along the offensive line, the Fab 5 Freshman from the 2014 season are now seniors and ready to truly dominate. While Johnson and Phillips have been replaced by younger talent, Marquardt, Mills, and Archer all have started every game of their career thus far. Look for the group to be at it's best as they send the seniors off on a high in 2017.
Defensive Lineman
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
LE
Phillip Brewer
Grad
11
1.99%
8
4
0
0
0
DT
Mike Ford
Grad
5
0.91%
1
0
0
0
0
DT
Rod Smith
Grad
1
0.18%
1
1
0
0
0
LE
Anthony Newton
6-5, 244
Fr
79
:4star:
DT
Scott Dixon
6-5, 281
Sr
91
30
5.43%
10
4
0
0
0
DT
Brendan Owen
6-4, 308
SoRS
90
22
3.99%
11
6
0
0
0
RE
Shelton Howard
6-5, 289
SoRS
78
Redshirt
LE
Maurice Harvey
6-3, 271
SrRS
86
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
RE
Terry Bullock
6-4, 263
JrRS
83
3
0.54%
1
0
0
0
0
DT
Joseph Nixon
6-2, 271
Fr
75
:4star:
DT
E.J. Patterson
6-3, 267
FrRS
67
Redshirt
DT
Eric Kerr
6-4, 264
Sr
85
17
3.08%
8
6
0
1
0
DE Phillip Brewer was one of only 3 departing starters that needed to be replaced. Brewer's replacement is a stud Freshman in Anthony Newton. Newton has the strenghth and skills to be a dominate force in his first year on the field. Alongside him will be the DT twins in senior Scott Dixon and sophomore Brendan Owen as they will continue to hold down the middle of the field in 2017. Former RE Eric Kerr moves inside to allow him to develop his strength and will sit for a year; replacing him will likely be bully DE Shelton Howard.
Linebackers
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
LOLB
Travis Woodard
6-3, 215
Jr
79
9
1.63%
4
0
0
0
0
MLB
Jason Mitchell
6-3, 240
Sr
92
68
12.32%
17
2
3
0
1
ROLB
Carlos Gipson
5-11, 213
Sr
84
60
10.87%
15
5
0
1
0
MLB
Damon Baker
6-1, 245
SoRS
76
5
0.91%
4
3
0
0
0
ROLB
Trey Martinez
6-2, 214
JrRS
81
Redshirt
LOLB
Obadiah Moody
6-5, 242
SrRS
78
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
ROLB
David Douglas
6-0, 241
Jr
80
45
8.15%
15
2
1
1
0
MLB
Clint Johnson
6-0, 205
So
75
:3star:
LOLB
Caleb Morton
6-0, 226
Fr
68
:3star:
At Linebackers, MLB Jason Mitchell returns to lead the defensive charge. Behind the block-eaters in Dixon & Owen, Mitchell and ROLB Carlos Gipson were a dominate force living in the backfield on running plays. Look for the pair to continue to dominate. LOLB Travis Woodard moves from the middle to the outside to utilize his abilities to rush the QB. Behind the starting trio, MLB Damon Baker will be the first off the bench. Baker has not only the speed to play on the outside but has the strength to help stuff the middle. While Mitchell and Gipson will be missed after this season, the speedy duo of Baker and OLB David Douglas make the outlook for the future very bright.
Secondary
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
SS
Tye Gray
Grad
75
13.59%
7
0
4
0
0
CB
Bernard Johnson
Grad
28
5.07%
2
0
1
0
0
FS
Marcus Kane
Grad
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
CB
Casey Jenkins
6-2, 182
Sr
89
28
5.07%
3
0
5
0
0
CB
Brian Jones
6-1, 184
SrRS
89
49
8.88%
3
0
7
0
0
FS
Jermaine Grant
6-5, 210
Jr
88
62
11.23%
3
0
1
0
0
SS
Roderick Mixon
5-9, 170
FrRS
83
Redshirt
SS
Justin Carter
6-3, 212
JrRS
81
18
3.26%
4
0
1
0
0
CB
Jesse Wilcox
5-11, 190
JrRS
83
Redshirt
CB
Charles Moore
6-1, 169
SoRS
76
16
2.90%
2
1
1
0
0
CB
Greg Nixon
5-11, 166
SoRS
75
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
CB
Kevin Watson
6-2, 175
Fr
74
:4star:
CB
Harvey Blalock
6-1, 185
Fr
69
:3star:
FS
Jonathan Jones
6-0, 215
FrRS
80
Redshirt
FS
Fred Meyers
6-0, 218
SrRS
84
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
SS
Danny Johnson
5-11, 206
Fr
75
:4star:
The biggest loss after the 2016 season is certainly SS Tye Gray. Gray was a leader on the team not only statisically but also of the team itself. Replacing him will be difficult. However, returning at CB are the duo of Casey Jenkins and Brian Jones. Both have very good speed and excellent coverage abilities. Behind them at Nickel will be an also very capable CB in Jesse Wilcox. Deep at Free Safety will be towering Jermaine Grant who can not only cover very well but also surprised the coaches the past two years with his ability to fly to the ball in run defense. At Strong Safety, attempting to fill in Gray's loss will be redshirt Freshman Roderick Mixon. Mixon was like a sponge during his redshirt year and leared from Gray. Alongside him in 335/425 looks will be Justin Carter who saw extended playing time last season.
Kickers
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
FGM
FGA
FG%
LONG
XPM
XPA
PTS
P
Richard Hooper
Grad
K
Ben Andrews
6-2, 191
So
84
20
21
95.24%
53
62
62
122
P
Justin Johnson
6-2, 204
Fr
78
:3star:
Returning at Kicker will be Ben Andrews who had a very good season last year missing only one attempt. With an even stronger leg this year, look for distance to not be an issue at all and he will likely go without a miss this season. At punter, Florida lost their planned starter to transfer in the offseason but were able to find an incoming player from the soccer team to take over. Justin Johnson comes in with a strong leg and good accuracy so the Gators will move on without missing a beat.
Returners
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
KR
YDS
TD
PR
YDS
TD
WRY
Dustin Burch
6-2, 206
SoRS
80
65
1869
2
33
411
0
WRZ
Trey Strickland
6-2, 202
So
85
1
-1
0
1
61
1
At return specialist, WR Dustin Burch had a very good year returning 2 kickoffs for touchdown. Given his bigger role in the offense however, look for Florida to turn to another speedster on the roster, perhaps WR Keith Grant or WR Calvin Butler.
In 2016, the Florida Gators fell just two points shy of playing in the National Championship game. In 2017, just about the entire team returns expecting to make up for those two points. This almost shapes up to be the season that it has to happen as key defensive players will be lost after 2017 is over. With that said, excitement is high for this season and coaches have even higher expectations.
Quarterbacks
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Comp
Att
Yds
Comp%
TD
INT
Yards/Att.
QB
Jason Rivero
6-1, 200
Sr
88
189
309
3559
61.2
17
11
11.52
QB
Nick Jude
6-4, 234
JrRS
92
9
14
138
69.2
3
0
9.86
QB
Paul Edwards
6-2, 239
FrRS
84
Redshirt
QB
CJ Bozeman
6-2, 207
SrRS
87
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
QB
Mason Glover
6-2, 215
Fr
81
:4star:
QB Jason Rivero returns after an excellent Junior season where injected an immediate spark into the offense. Not only did he have a very good passing season but he also added a QB running game that had been missing from the Gators offense for a long time. He returns for another year hoping to make his senior season very special. Behind him is Nick Jude who could start most teams in the country but without the running abilities, his effectiveness is less realized in the Florida offense. If needed though, he can easily step in and lead the team. After this season, the QB competition will be even more tough with Jude a senior, the best arm on the team in Paul Edwards, and the electric Freshman in Mason Glover.
Runningbacks
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Car
Yds
TD
YPC
FUM
Long
HB
Michael Swan
Grad
27
219
2
8.11
0
66
HB
Joel Wilson
Grad
2
14
1
7.00
0
0
HB
Isaac Gordon
6-2, 252
So
80
303
1491
22
4.92
1
63
FB
Trent Rivero
6-1, 249
So
69
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
HB
Dwight Butler
6-0, 221
JrRS
82
84
758
8
9.02
0
80
HB
Stephen Stewart
5-9, 191
SrRS
86
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
HB
Leo Lyles
5-11, 210
FrRS
79
Redshirt
QB
Jason Rivero
6-1, 200
Sr
88
157
646
8
4.11
12
54
Like Rivero, newcomer Isaac Gordon burst on the scene last season, or rather in Gordon's case, barreled through it. The tough-running bowling ball didn't have very many highlight reel runs but was a very hard-nosed runner that was always consistent to pick up yardage. Alongside him is the lightning to his thunder in Dwight Butler. Butler had flashes of excellence throughout the season but truly emerged in the Capital One Bowl when Gordon went down to injury. Butler's coming out party put up 278 yards on the ground on 15 carries with 3 touchdowns. Senior Stephen Stewart has quietly waited for his opportunity and this year he may see it, though likely only in a backup role.
Receivers
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Catches
Yards
TD
YPC
Drops
Long
WR
Travis Clifford
Grad
43
636
4
14.79
7
44
WR
John Jefferson
Grad
1
27
0
27.00
0
27
WRX
Donald Boone
6-1, 191
JrRS
90
44
570
4
12.95
5
42
WRZ
Trey Strickland
6-2, 202
So
85
38
661
3
17.39
3
42
WRY
Dustin Burch
6-2, 206
SoRS
80
14
236
2
16.86
5
79
WRZ
Calvin Butler
6-5, 226
JrRS
82
Redshirt
WRZ
Justin Johnson
6-0, 220
JrRS
80
Redshirt
WRX
Nate Stallings
6-2, 194
SoRS
76
0
0
0
0.00
1
0
WRY
Keith Grant
6-3, 193
JrRS
74
2
25
2
12.50
0
14
WRT
Walter Long
6-7, 268
FrRS
72
Redshirt
WRY
Clarence Murphy
6-1, 210
Fr
70
:3star:
WRX
Jayson Seals
6-2, 205
Fr
69
:4star:
Perhaps the biggest loss on the offensive side will be speedster WR Travis Clifford. However, sure-handed Donald Boone returns and the offseason treated him well; expect him to truly shine this season. Replacing Clifford will be Trey Strickland as the outside speed threat and there appears to be no drop-off. At the slot will be burner Dustin Burch. Burch was a running threat and a return specialist in 2016 but now will be called on for more duty. Coming off the bench will be a myriad of talented players. Calvin Butler and Justin Johnson both are very capable and could see quite a bit of playing time. Perhaps the most intriguing will be big-bodied, former TE, Walter Long. At 6'7, 268, he'll be a mismatch for just about any defender. He also has good hands and has the strength and ability to bully around any defensive back in the running game.
Tight Ends
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
REC
YDS
TD
YPC
Drops
Long
TE
Avery Smiley
6-1, 272
Sr
81
25
306
2
12.24
3
32
TE
T.J. Bush
6-2, 261
JrRS
82
Redshirt
TE
John Ashley
6-7, 261
So
74
3
68
1
22.67
0
51
Avery Smiley returns as the starter after a solid year in 2016. He didn't dazzle but was always reliable when called upon. TJ Bush returns to the field after sitting out a season due to ineligilbity which will allow youngster John Ashley to redshirt this season.
Offensive Lineman
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
2016 Starts
C
Kirk Ford
Grad
0
LT
Brandon Marquardt
6-4, 276
Sr
84
13
LG
Maurice Green
6-4, 303
So
81
13
C
Anthony Mills
6-6, 285
Sr
92
13
RG
John Archer
6-6, 345
Sr
82
13
RT
Duane Harvey
6-3, 297
So
83
13
RG
Matt Johnson
6-4, 312
Sr
84
0
C
Cedric Myers
6-7, 321
SoRS
82
0
LG
Cory Phillips
6-6, 350
JrRS
81
Redshirt
LT
Joe Jones
6-3, 295
SoRS
76
Redshirt
RT
Brent Sullivan
6-4, 296
Fr
76
:4star:
LT
D.J. Kane
6-6, 306
So
76
:3star:
Along the offensive line, the Fab 5 Freshman from the 2014 season are now seniors and ready to truly dominate. While Johnson and Phillips have been replaced by younger talent, Marquardt, Mills, and Archer all have started every game of their career thus far. Look for the group to be at it's best as they send the seniors off on a high in 2017.
Defensive Lineman
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
LE
Phillip Brewer
Grad
11
1.99%
8
4
0
0
0
DT
Mike Ford
Grad
5
0.91%
1
0
0
0
0
DT
Rod Smith
Grad
1
0.18%
1
1
0
0
0
LE
Anthony Newton
6-5, 244
Fr
79
:4star:
DT
Scott Dixon
6-5, 281
Sr
91
30
5.43%
10
4
0
0
0
DT
Brendan Owen
6-4, 308
SoRS
90
22
3.99%
11
6
0
0
0
RE
Shelton Howard
6-5, 289
SoRS
78
Redshirt
LE
Maurice Harvey
6-3, 271
SrRS
86
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
RE
Terry Bullock
6-4, 263
JrRS
83
3
0.54%
1
0
0
0
0
DT
Joseph Nixon
6-2, 271
Fr
75
:4star:
DT
E.J. Patterson
6-3, 267
FrRS
67
Redshirt
DT
Eric Kerr
6-4, 264
Sr
85
17
3.08%
8
6
0
1
0
DE Phillip Brewer was one of only 3 departing starters that needed to be replaced. Brewer's replacement is a stud Freshman in Anthony Newton. Newton has the strenghth and skills to be a dominate force in his first year on the field. Alongside him will be the DT twins in senior Scott Dixon and sophomore Brendan Owen as they will continue to hold down the middle of the field in 2017. Former RE Eric Kerr moves inside to allow him to develop his strength and will sit for a year; replacing him will likely be bully DE Shelton Howard.
Linebackers
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
LOLB
Travis Woodard
6-3, 215
Jr
79
9
1.63%
4
0
0
0
0
MLB
Jason Mitchell
6-3, 240
Sr
92
68
12.32%
17
2
3
0
1
ROLB
Carlos Gipson
5-11, 213
Sr
84
60
10.87%
15
5
0
1
0
MLB
Damon Baker
6-1, 245
SoRS
76
5
0.91%
4
3
0
0
0
ROLB
Trey Martinez
6-2, 214
JrRS
81
Redshirt
LOLB
Obadiah Moody
6-5, 242
SrRS
78
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
ROLB
David Douglas
6-0, 241
Jr
80
45
8.15%
15
2
1
1
0
MLB
Clint Johnson
6-0, 205
So
75
:3star:
LOLB
Caleb Morton
6-0, 226
Fr
68
:3star:
At Linebackers, MLB Jason Mitchell returns to lead the defensive charge. Behind the block-eaters in Dixon & Owen, Mitchell and ROLB Carlos Gipson were a dominate force living in the backfield on running plays. Look for the pair to continue to dominate. LOLB Travis Woodard moves from the middle to the outside to utilize his abilities to rush the QB. Behind the starting trio, MLB Damon Baker will be the first off the bench. Baker has not only the speed to play on the outside but has the strength to help stuff the middle. While Mitchell and Gipson will be missed after this season, the speedy duo of Baker and OLB David Douglas make the outlook for the future very bright.
Secondary
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
SS
Tye Gray
Grad
75
13.59%
7
0
4
0
0
CB
Bernard Johnson
Grad
28
5.07%
2
0
1
0
0
FS
Marcus Kane
Grad
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
CB
Casey Jenkins
6-2, 182
Sr
89
28
5.07%
3
0
5
0
0
CB
Brian Jones
6-1, 184
SrRS
89
49
8.88%
3
0
7
0
0
FS
Jermaine Grant
6-5, 210
Jr
88
62
11.23%
3
0
1
0
0
SS
Roderick Mixon
5-9, 170
FrRS
83
Redshirt
SS
Justin Carter
6-3, 212
JrRS
81
18
3.26%
4
0
1
0
0
CB
Jesse Wilcox
5-11, 190
JrRS
83
Redshirt
CB
Charles Moore
6-1, 169
SoRS
76
16
2.90%
2
1
1
0
0
CB
Greg Nixon
5-11, 166
SoRS
75
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
CB
Kevin Watson
6-2, 175
Fr
74
:4star:
CB
Harvey Blalock
6-1, 185
Fr
69
:3star:
FS
Jonathan Jones
6-0, 215
FrRS
80
Redshirt
FS
Fred Meyers
6-0, 218
SrRS
84
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
SS
Danny Johnson
5-11, 206
Fr
75
:4star:
The biggest loss after the 2016 season is certainly SS Tye Gray. Gray was a leader on the team not only statisically but also of the team itself. Replacing him will be difficult. However, returning at CB are the duo of Casey Jenkins and Brian Jones. Both have very good speed and excellent coverage abilities. Behind them at Nickel will be an also very capable CB in Jesse Wilcox. Deep at Free Safety will be towering Jermaine Grant who can not only cover very well but also surprised the coaches the past two years with his ability to fly to the ball in run defense. At Strong Safety, attempting to fill in Gray's loss will be redshirt Freshman Roderick Mixon. Mixon was like a sponge during his redshirt year and leared from Gray. Alongside him in 335/425 looks will be Justin Carter who saw extended playing time last season.
Kickers
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
FGM
FGA
FG%
LONG
XPM
XPA
PTS
P
Richard Hooper
Grad
K
Ben Andrews
6-2, 191
So
84
20
21
95.24%
53
62
62
122
P
Justin Johnson
6-2, 204
Fr
78
:3star:
Returning at Kicker will be Ben Andrews who had a very good season last year missing only one attempt. With an even stronger leg this year, look for distance to not be an issue at all and he will likely go without a miss this season. At punter, Florida lost their planned starter to transfer in the offseason but were able to find an incoming player from the soccer team to take over. Justin Johnson comes in with a strong leg and good accuracy so the Gators will move on without missing a beat.
Returners
Pos
Name
Ht, Wt
Year
OVR
KR
YDS
TD
PR
YDS
TD
WRY
Dustin Burch
6-2, 206
SoRS
80
65
1869
2
33
411
0
WRZ
Trey Strickland
6-2, 202
So
85
1
-1
0
1
61
1
At return specialist, WR Dustin Burch had a very good year returning 2 kickoffs for touchdown. Given his bigger role in the offense however, look for Florida to turn to another speedster on the roster, perhaps WR Keith Grant or WR Calvin Butler.