The Gators’ roster is in a bit of a weird spot this spring.
On one hand, they’ve got a bunch of inexperienced but enormously talented players. Three of the four quarterbacks hadn’t participated in a spring practice until two weeks ago. Running back Demarkcus Bowman is perhaps the most hyped transfer in the country this offseason. Freshman wide receiver Daejon Reynolds and tight end Nick Elksnis have earned praise from their coaches and teammates for their performances this spring, as have defensive tackles Chris Thomas and Desmond Watson. Derek Wingo is perhaps the most talented linebacker on the roster, and he’s in the middle of his first spring camp.