Mike Peterson details edge rushers, potential replacements for Umanmielen

Mike Peterson coaches the outside linebackers during 2022 spring practice. GatorCountry photo by David Bowie.Edge coach Mike Peterson is one of just two original assistant coaches left on Florida’s staff since Billy Napier’s inaugural season in 2022 and the only defensive coach remaining from year one.

Along with the staff, Florida’s roster has seen quite the turnover in recent years due to the relevance of the transfer portal, especially at the edge position. Since Peterson arrived in Gainesville in 2022, the Gators have lost edges Antwuan Powell, Lloyd Summerall, Diwun Black, David Reese, Chief Borders, and Princely Umanmielen to the transfer portal.

“Definitely more than I’m used to,”…