Florida football has had its share of challenges this season, not least of which was losing receiver Eugene Wilson III to a season-ending injury. However, head coach Billy Napier provided a hopeful update on the young star’s recovery process, indicating that Wilson is making great strides back to full health.
“Yeah, he’s doing great,” Napier said about Wilson’s progress during Wednesday’s press conference. “He’s doing really good. He’s out of the brace. He’s walking around and normal. You know that’s about a four-month recovery. So he’ll be back in full speed here shortly. So, he’s in a good place.”
Wilson was sidelined for three games earlier this season following a knee scope, and later, complications with a hip injury led to his season being cut short. He traveled to Chicago in early November for a hip surgery that addressed a genetic condition.
Before his injury, Wilson started in four games and had 266 receiving yards, averaging 66.5 yards per game. With 19 receptions and an impressive 14.0 yards per catch, Wilson managed to secure a touchdown before his season-ending injury.
The timeline laid out by Napier suggests that Wilson could be ready to return to the field by spring, potentially participating in spring practices.
As the Gators navigate through the offseason, the prospect of Wilson’s return offers a beacon of hope, highlighting his potential impact on the team’s offensive dynamic next season as the potential primary pass-catcher for quarterback DJ Lagway.
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