The latest Gator to signal his departure from the program is wide receiver [autotag]Caleb Douglas[/autotag], who started five games for Florida before suffering a season-ending injury, according to Swamp247.
Douglas earned a three-star designation out of high school but quickly emerged as a dependable first-year receiver in 2022. He played in each of the team’s last eight games, finishing the year with 10 catches for 175 yards and two touchdowns. He added 133 more yards on 11 catches throughout the five games he played in 2023.
Florida brought in a strong freshmen wide receivers class this season, but only Eugene “Tre” Wilson III has emerged through Year 1. Andy Jean and Aidan Mizell will challenge for starting jobs next year, though, especially with Douglas departing.
Of course, Ricky Pearsall is leaving the team as well for the NFL, so at least two starting spots will be up for grabs. Douglas was the deep-threat guy, so look for Florida to add a big-bodied receiver in the portal as well.
Douglas is the eighth Gator expected to hit the transfer portal. Offensive lineman Jordan Herman and defensive back Jadarrius Perkins left the team during the regular season, tight end Jonathan Odom and kicker Adam Mihalek announced their plans to transfer, and reports have emerged on quarterback Max Brown, defensive lineman Will Norman and safety Kamari Wilson.
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