GatorCountry.com · Mar 12, 2021
Where’s the beef? Transfers leading a transformation at defensive tackle
David Turner coaches in Florida's 2019 season opener against Miami / GatorCountry photo by David BowieIt’s not often that a team can lose every starter at a position and still be considered stronger the following season, but that’s exactly the case for Florida’s defensive tackle group.
That’s not to suggest that they didn’t have good players at the position last season. Nose tackle Kyree Campbell was as consistent a performer as they come over 32 starts the past three seasons. He ate up multiple blocks and allowed the linebackers to fly free downhill and make plays against the run. The rushing defense statistics were astronomically better with him on the field versus when he wasn’t.