Week 1 of the NFL season has had comebacks, close calls and a combination of former Florida players making highlight plays, but Florida’s defensive alumni have stood out. Here’s how they fared during Week 1 of the NFL season.
He just wanted to make a play.
Luke Del Rio has never been coached by someone who hasn’t screamed in his face after a good game.
There was no way Antonio Callaway would drop this ball.
Entering the season, Florida touted its running backs.
Jalen Tabor knew the play.
Luke Del Rio didn’t hesitate when Antonio Callaway snuck behind Kentucky’s defense.
Jim McElwain looked confused, as if he was prepared for every possible question except for the one that was just asked.
Late in the first quarter against UMass, Jarrad Davis swarmed into the backfield on third and 3.
Preseason Week 4 is a bittersweet time to be unproven in the NFL. On one hand, there’s probably no better opportunity to score playing time as head coaches cautiously sit their starters. But it could also be your last chance to suit up if you’re cut from the 53-man roster. Former Gators experienced both outcomes over the weekend, from 2013 running backs to Jeff Driskel to a pair of Chiefs’ receivers and scattered defensive specialists.
There wasn’t a doubt that Florida’s secondary showed holes in its season opener against UMass — a 53-yard bomb down the sideline over sophomore defensive back Chris Williamson in the second quarter affirmed that notion.
The alligatorSports roundtable returns for Week 2, and this time we’ll discuss what we think will be the biggest key to a Florida win on Saturday against Kentucky. Sports writers Ethan Bauer, Ian Cohen, Jordan McPherson and Patrick Pinak will debate, with arguments going in alphabetical order by last name.
Florida’s offense took a major blow Monday, as coach Jim McElwain announced that Dre Massey will require season-ending surgery on his right knee.
With the first-down marker less than a yard away, coach Jim McElwain turned to Mark Thompson — a 6-foot-2, 237-pound transfer running back.
The Head Ball Coach didn’t disappoint.
Finally, in the fourth quarter, Brandon Powell broke the touchdown drought.
When Ross Comis entered the huddle, the game was already over.
You’d think finding a way to involve five running backs in a game and satisfy each of their carry counts would stress out a coach.
Before there was anything, it was an empty stretch of land.
UF defensive back Duke Dawson takes pride in his versatility.
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