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Antonneous Clayton could be ‘x-factor’ Gators are looking for on defense

Related Topics: Dan Mullen, Derrick Harvey

We all wonder how Florida hasn’t found a decent quarterback for the last decade.

What about an elite edge rusher?

It’s been 11 years since defensive end Derrick Harvey recorded 11 sacks in the 2006 season.

Shouldn’t the Gators have a gifted pass-rusher more often than that?

As first-year Florida coach Dan Mullen tries to guide the Gators out of their doldrums, the focus is on him fixing the dreadful offense. However, part of Florida’s resurgence needs to come off the defensive edge as well.

The player who could be a real X-Factor for the Gators in that department this fall is junior Antonneous Clayton.