The Florida Gators got some expected news following their embarrassing Las Vegas Bowl loss to the Oregon State Beavers when fifth-year senior safety [autotag]Trey Dean III[/autotag] announced his intention to enter the 2023 NFL draft on his personal Twitter account. His stint in Gainesville dates back to 2018, and after using his redshirt for the 2022 season, he is finally out of collegiate eligibility.
The 6-foot-3-inch, 207-pound defensive back had already earned his Bachelor’s degree last fall in Educational Sciences and was a four-time SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll recipient up until then. On the field, Dean appeared in 62 total games, racking up 141 solo and 118 assisted tackles along with 13.5 tackles for losses (five of them sacks), 20 passes defended, four interceptions, three fumble recoveries and a forced fumble.
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— Trey Dean (@__TD3) December 18, 2022
Gator Nation, first off I want to Thank My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ because without Him none of this would have been possible. As a Young Kid from Atlanta, Georgia I always wanted to play for the University of Florida, especially seeing My cousin Ahmad Black and Uncle Harrison Houston play here. Orange and Blue Was always in my Blood, Dean wrote.
First, Iâd like to thank Coach Mullen and Coach Napier and their entire staff for everything they have done to support and push me throughout my time here at the University of Florida. Thank you for always believing in me and developing me into the player and man that I am today. To my teammates, the bond I have with you all will stick with me forever. You all supported me through everything, and I am grateful for the friendships and connections I have made.
To the fans, it was an honor to play in the Swamp for you each and every week. You all are the best fans in the nation and I will never forget the unbelievable feeling of game day. To my family, thank you for always being there for me and always believing in my dreams. Your unwavering support and love is something I will always cherish.
My dream has always been to play in the NFL, and I am excited to finally have the opportunity to bring that dream into fruition. Therefore, I am officially announcing that I will be entering into the 2023 NFL Draft. Thank you God for blessing me with this opportunity, God’s Plan and forever.
The 2023 NFL draft begins on Thursday, April 27, in Kansas City, Missouri, starting at 8 p.m. EDT when the first round will be broadcast on ESPN and the NFL Network. Rounds 2 and 3 kick off at 7 p.m. EDT on Friday, April 28, while the final four rounds take place on Saturday, April 29, starting at noon EDT â all being broadcast on ESPN and the NFL Network.
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