Members of the Florida Gators roster are departing one-by-one, whether it be in the transfer portal or a player going to the pros.
Florida center [autotag]Kingsley Eguakun[/autotag] announced on Tuesday that he’s declaring for the 2024 NFL draft, ending his collegiate career as a junior. Eguakun made a statement by posting on X and Instagram, with an interesting caption.
“The comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself,” Eguakun wrote, with a “rising stock” emoji at the end.
The junior’s post also included his list of “Thank You’s” to all the important figures in his life, and exclaimed that he enjoyed his experience at UF.
“Dear Gator Nation, My time at The University of Florida has been nothing short of amazing,” Egukun said. “Although this season didn’t go as planned I’m blessed to call myself a Gator Alumnus and will cherish the memories I’ve made forever!”
“Gator Nation is second to none and it’s been an honor sporting the orange and blue, I’m forever grateful!,” Eguakun wrote. “Most importantly, I would like to give all glory to God for blessing me with the talent and opportunity to achieve my dreams and bringing me through the ups and downs of life. I would also like to thank everybody throughout my life that has played a role in me getting to this point, especially my family.”
This comeback is personal, it's an apology to myself..📈 pic.twitter.com/7EZqQTi5VW
— Kingsley Eguakun (@Keguakun) December 3, 2023
The Gators center thanked both of the head coaches that he learned under, current Florida head coach Billy Napier and former coach Dan Mullen.
“Additionally, I would like to thank both Coach Mullen and his staff for giving me the chance to be a Gator and Coach Napier and his staff for allowing me to continue on my journey! Finally, I would like to give a huge shoutout to all my teammates for sticking together through the adversity we’ve been through! And helping me grow over the years along this journey! With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2024 NFL draft!”
Eguakun isn’t the only one who announced his departure from the Gators roster. Sophomore defensive lineman Keenan Landry and tight end Andrew Savaiinaea announced they will enter the transfer portal during the offseason.
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