A fourth member of the 2024 Florida football team has accepted his invitation to the 2025 Hula Bowl in Orlando on Jan. 11 and will also be entering the NFL draft.
Redshirt senior defensive back [autotag]Trikweze Bridge[/autotag], who transferred from the Oregon Ducks last offseason, announced on social media Wednesday that he will participate in this year’s edition of the professional scouting event. His post quoted Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
He also notes in the announcement his intent to enter the NFL draft after thanking his coaches and teammates.
Bridge appeared in all 12 regular-season games while starting the last seven in the secondary — three at safety, four at corner. He led the team with 69 tackles (37 solo, one for a loss) while also adding six pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one interception for a 72.1 PFF grade.
The prolific defender also played in the Gasparilla Bowl against the Tulane Green Wave, recording a tackle and an interception in the win. He joins wide receivers Elijhah Badger and Chimere Dike along with running back Montrell Johnson Jr. in representing the Gators in the Hula Bowl.
Hula Bowl information
The Hula Bowl will take place at noon on Jan. 11, 2025, at UCF FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Fans can watch the game on the CBS Sports Network.
“The Hula Bowl is the Nation’s Premier College Football All-Star Game. The Hula Bowl is an event where all NFL, UFL and CFL teams will be represented by top scout players during Hula Bowl week,” reads the official website.
“120 of the top senior athletes will be selected to play at the Hula Bowl in Orlando, Florida. It’s the perfect state for them to showcase their talent against the best in the game. Our players will be coming in from across the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan.”
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