Billy Napier talked about putting redshirt sophomore [autotag]Kahleil Jackson[/autotag] on a scholarship during his spring speaking tour, and now it’s a reality.
According to Swamp247, the Gators are putting Jackson on scholarship for the 2023 season, moving Florida one spot shy of reaching the 85-man limit. A third-generation Gator, Jackson switched from quarterback to wide receiver when he arrived in 2020.
He didn’t see action until his redshirt freshman year when he made appearances on special teams against South Carolina and Florida Atlantic. In 2022, Jackson made his first catches at the college level, hauling in two passes for 43 yards.
Jackson has a chance to break out in 2023, and Napier clearly believes in him. At least, enough to give him a scholarship. Caleb Douglas, Ja’Quavion Fraziars and Ricky Pearsall are the only returners alongside him, but the freshman class is loaded with speedy receivers also looking for a shot.
Regardless of what happens, Jackson’s story is inspiring for other preferred walk-ons that are hoping to get a taste.
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