Brad White Believes Gators Sophomore Is Close to a Breakout Performance

Florida Gators sophomore edge rusher Jayden Woods has already shown he can take over a game.

Woods has been a productive presence on Florida's defensive front this season, recording 37 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks through nine games. But White believes the numbers could be even better.

"He's probably slightly ahead of where many true sophomores would be," White said this week.

White pointed to a couple of opportunities that narrowly escaped Woods during Florida's recent games. Against Georgia, Woods was held on consecutive plays, although only one penalty was called. He also came close to recording another sack against Oklahoma, forcing quarterback John Mateer to throw the…