The Florida Gator will once again be short-handed on Saturday when they travel to Mississippi State to face the Bulldogs during Week 4.
Florida reported 10 players as unavailable for Saturday’s contest on the initial SEC Availability Report, released Wednesday night as required by the conference.
The biggest name on the list is sophomore wide receiver Eugene “Tre” Wilson III, who missed last week after suffering a knee injury against Samford. However, Wilson was a game-time decision last week and warmed up on the field before the Texas A&M game. Being downgraded to out immediately this week isn’t a good sign.
Also missing from the receiving corps are seniors Ja’Quavion Fraziars and Kahleil Jackson. Fraziars was hurt in fall camp and has yet to take the field for Florida, while Jackson underwent knee surgery that ended his season after Week 1. Freshman Tank Hawkins is also on the availability report as the only questionable injury on the team.
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Florida’s secondary is also banged up. Ja’Keem Jackson remains out after getting the start in Week 2, but Week 1 starter Devin Moore is back after dealing with an AC joint injury.
Redshirt freshman Aaron Gates, who split snaps at the STAR position is also out, as is Washington transfer and sixth-year senior Asa Turner at safety. Turner suffered a non-contact injury against Miami and hasn’t played since.
Florida’s defensive line is also dealing with a few injuries. Jamari Lyons broke his ankle during fall camp and will miss the entire season. Penn transfer Joey Slackman is recovering from meniscus surgery, and true freshman Michai Boireau is listed as out this week.
Last but not least, center/guard Roderick Kearney is the lone unavailable player on the offensive line.
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