Name: Stone Forsythe
Number: 72
Position: Offensive Tackle
Class: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6’9″
Weight: 312 pounds
Hometown: Winter Garden, Fla.
High School: West Orange
Twitter: @stone_forsythe
Overview:
Stone Forsythe joined Florida’s 2016 recruiting class as just a three-star recruit and the No. 82 offensive tackle prospect in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite. But Stone’s size (officially listed by Florida as 6-foot-9-inches) made him an intriguing prospect, and former UF coach Jim McElwain locked up his commitment.
He redshirted his first year on campus in 2016, and in 2017, he didn’t appear until the final two games, starting both. His collegiate debut against UAB also marked his first career start.
Heading into his redshirt sophomore season in 2018, he served as a utility player on the offensive line. He appeared in all 13 games, starting the opener against Charleston Southern at right tackle. He saw action at both tackle and guard in 2018. The following season, he entered as Florida’s starter at left tackle. He played and started in all 13 games in 2019, contributing to an offense that ranked 16th in the nation in yards per play.
His final season in 2020, he once again started all 12 games. He provided blind-side protection for quarterback Kyle Trask, who finished as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Though he had the option to return to school for an additional year of eligibility, Forsythe is not listed on Florida’s spring roster, and it is presumable that he will be trying his hand at the draft.
Video:
Nice 2 for 1 on the screen here by @GatorsFB LT Stone Forsythe… pic.twitter.com/PVN2oHfAEN
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) October 14, 2019
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