Prior to the 2019 season, the Florida Gators had just one player selected to a preseason All-American list. Heading into the 2020 season that number has already doubled.
Thursday T.J. Slaton was named a Sporting News preseason Second Team All-American, joining Kyle Pitts, who was named a Third-Team All-American by Athlon Sports. Pitts and quarterback Kyle Trask was also named to Athlon Sports’ All-SEC teams.
Slaton is entering his senior year and finds his way to the list despite not logging a start in 2019. The big man from South Florida flashed during his junior season with 29 tackles, 12 quarterback pressures, four tackles for a loss, and two sacks.