GatorCountry.com · Aug 31, 2023
Eguakun doubtful, Slaughter likely to start at center
UF offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun prepares to snap the ball during 2021 fall camp. UAA Communications photo by Hannah White.Florida’s starting center Kingsley Eguakun is doubtful to play in Thursday night’s opener against Utah, multiple sources tell Gator Country. Redshirt sophomore Jake Slaughter is expected to start in place of Eguakun if in fact he can’t play.
“Jake Slaughter is a player I have the utmost confidence in,” Billy Napier said last week. “He’s been outstanding in his role. It’s really important to Jake. He wants to do his job for his teammates. He cares about the University of Florida. It’s kind of in his DNA to some degree, being local. So he’s done fantastic.”