Who will lead Florida’s backfield during Montrell Johnson’s absence?

Florida Gators running back Treyaun Webb #5 as the Florida Gators run through drills during the third practice of the fall at the Indoor Practice Facility in Gainesville, Florida on August 2nd, 2024. (Photo by David Bowie/Gatorcountry)Senior running back Montrell Johnson suffered a knee injury that required a minor surgery during fall camp. UF is considering Johnson “week to week,” per reports. Johnson has led Florida in rushing each of the last two seasons and finds his name on several preseason All-SEC publications as well as the Doak Walker Award Watchlist.

The Gators’ starting running back could miss a large chunk, if not all of fall camp, which puts him in danger of missing Florida’s…