One of the few disappointments that occurred during Florida's four-game winning streak to close out 2024 was the injury to Aaron Gates during the Ole Miss game. Gates tore his ACL, and it was unclear heading into the offseason whether he would be ready to start the 2025 campaign.
While most eyes were on DJ Lagway during Florida's practice yesterday, it was noted that Gates was also out on the field.
Aaron Gates is hoping to be ready for the season opener
Zach Abolverdi of Gators Online tweeted a quick video that featured Gates on the field not only in a regular jersey (compared to a non-contact one) but also without a brace on his knee.