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Florida named a loser at NFL draft declaration deadline by 247Sports

Several Florida players are headed to the NFL this offseason, and that puts Billy Napier and the Gators in a tough spot.

Monday was the deadline for players to declare for the 2023 NFL draft, and 247Sports wasted little time declaring the Florida Gators as one of the primary losers of the cycle.

Losing quarterback [autotag]Anthony Richardson[/autotag] was “potentially unavoidable,” but that doesn’t even consider the losses of First Team All-American right guard [autotag]O’Cyrus Torrence[/autotag], starting left tackle [autotag]Richard Gouraige[/autotag] and leading receiver [autotag]Justin Shorter[/autotag]. Gouraige and Torrence anchored an elite line for the Gators in 2022, and Shorter was a consistent threat and veteran presence on the team.

Richardson’s departure hurts the most, though. He had several years of college eligibility left, and most scouts agree he could have used another year to hone his talents. Still, money talks, and Florida’s recent NIL struggles suggest that they couldn’t compete with the numbers linked to a potential first-round pick.

On defense, Florida is losing another underclassman that could have benefitted from one more year in the SEC, defensive lineman [autotag]Gervon Dexter Sr[/autotag]. Much like Richardson, there’s a lack of consistency on tape for Dexter and it will hurt him in the draft process. Replacing an explosive talent like him isn’t easy either. A former five-star recruit, Dexter leaves Florida with the feeling of what could have been.

The other major loss on defense is linebacker [autotag]Ventrell Miller[/autotag], who is often described as the heart and soul of the team. Losing him in 2021 was disastrous for Florida and the team looked lost without him on the field against USF this season. Someone is going to have to step up and take over Miller’s role in 2023.

The Gators are also losing both starting safeties to the draft, [autotag]Rashad Torrence II[/autotag] and [autotag]Trey Dean III[/autotag]. With [autotag]Tre’Vez Johnson[/autotag] transferring to Missouri, Florida will need to replace three starting defensive backs next year.

Billy Napier will work with the pieces he has, and it’s hard to blame college players for taking their shot at the pros, but it’s undeniable that Florida is in a much worse spot than it was just a few months ago, at least from a depth standpoint. The transfer portal will have to provide some answers here, but Napier might let his first recruiting class get some early playing time as well.

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Florida offers ASU transfer defensive back, official visit in the works

The Gators aren’t slowing down in the transfer portal. Arizona State defensive back DJ Taylor is the latest to be connected to UF.

The Gators are staying active in the transfer portal and have offered a scholarship to former Arizona State defensive back [autotag]DJ Taylor[/autotag], according to 247Sports.

Taylor entered the portal on Wednesday, Dec. 28, and quickly received an offer from Florida on Friday. He could end up playing safety or the STAR for Florida and is a special-teams threat as well. While no date is set just yet for an official visit, Taylor and Florida have discussed Jan. 6 trip to the Swamp.

Florida recently lost a ton of depth from its secondary. Both starting safeties in 2022, [autotag]Trey Dean III[/autotag] and [autotag]Rashad Torrence II[/autotag], are headed to the NFL draft, and starting nickel [autotag]Tre’Vez Johnson[/autotag] is in the transfer portal.

There should be plenty of opportunity for Taylor to contribute at Florida if he chooses to join the program, particularly in a kickoff return role. He’s totaled 42 kickoff returns since joining Arizona State in 2020 and has 67 total returns to his name.

He started the year as the Sun Devils’ starting nickel but was replaced for the final seven games of the year. He’ll have to improve if he wants to contribute in the Swamp, but Billy Napier and Co. don’t seem deterred by his down year on defense.

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Florida defensive back named to Shrine Bowl ahead of 2023 NFL draft

Florida Gators senior defensive back Trey Dean III has been named to the East-West Shrine Bowl, joining WR Justin Shorter and EDGE Brenton Cox in Las Vegas.

Florida Gators senior defensive back [autotag]Trey Dean III[/autotag] has accepted an invitation to play in the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl.

Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, the 2023 Shrine Bowl features players from around the country. It will be played on Feb. 2, 2023. Dean is the third Florida player to announce his participation in the showcase event, joining wide receiver [autotag]Justin Shorter[/autotag] and former teammate [autotag]Brenton Cox Jr[/autotag]. in Las Vegas. Cox was dismissed from the team after the Georgia game this season.

Dean was one of the players that [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] depended on to be a leader in his first season in charge of the Orange and Blue. He started in all eleven games he played this season, missing only the Eastern Washington game due to injury.

Dean has played a consistent role for the Gators’ secondary since his freshman season. He started his freshman season as a reserve saftey but was thrown into a starting role after [autotag]Marco Wilson[/autotag] suffered a season-ending injury in September 2018, forcing him to start nine of the final 10 games of 2018. He was named to the All-SEC Freshman team in 2018 as a result.

Next stop ➡️ @ShrineBowl @__TD3 has accepted his invite and is headed to Vegas! pic.twitter.com/cJLTmgh10m

— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) December 19, 2022

The 6-foot-3-inch, 207-pound senior recorded 225 total tackles and four interceptions in his time in Gainesville. Napier will be looking to replace Dean with young talent. The Gators have six defensive backs committed in their 2023 class, per On3.

Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 21. The Florida Gators currently have the No. 9 class in 2023, with 17 of their 21 commitments coming from four-star prospects, according to On3.

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Florida football’s 5th-year safety declares for 2023 NFL draft

As expected, Trey Dean III will test the NFL draft waters to see if he can take his talents to the next level.

The Florida Gators got some expected news following their embarrassing Las Vegas Bowl loss to the Oregon State Beavers when fifth-year senior safety [autotag]Trey Dean III[/autotag] announced his intention to enter the 2023 NFL draft on his personal Twitter account. His stint in Gainesville dates back to 2018, and after using his redshirt for the 2022 season, he is finally out of collegiate eligibility.

The 6-foot-3-inch, 207-pound defensive back had already earned his Bachelor’s degree last fall in Educational Sciences and was a four-time SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll recipient up until then. On the field, Dean appeared in 62 total games, racking up 141 solo and 118 assisted tackles along with 13.5 tackles for losses (five of them sacks), 20 passes defended, four interceptions, three fumble recoveries and a forced fumble.

🔥Always Been A Dream Since I was a Little Kid and GOD finna make my dream come TRUE -Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 🔥 Thank You GOD 💯 0️⃣- OUT ✌🏾 pic.twitter.com/MbrPywX3V4

— Trey Dean (@__TD3) December 18, 2022

Gator Nation, first off I want to Thank My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ because without Him none of this would have been possible. As a Young Kid from Atlanta, Georgia I always wanted to play for the University of Florida, especially seeing My cousin Ahmad Black and Uncle Harrison Houston play here. Orange and Blue Was always in my Blood, Dean wrote.

First, I’d like to thank Coach Mullen and Coach Napier and their entire staff for everything they have done to support and push me throughout my time here at the University of Florida. Thank you for always believing in me and developing me into the player and man that I am today. To my teammates, the bond I have with you all will stick with me forever. You all supported me through everything, and I am grateful for the friendships and connections I have made.

To the fans, it was an honor to play in the Swamp for you each and every week. You all are the best fans in the nation and I will never forget the unbelievable feeling of game day. To my family, thank you for always being there for me and always believing in my dreams. Your unwavering support and love is something I will always cherish.

My dream has always been to play in the NFL, and I am excited to finally have the opportunity to bring that dream into fruition. Therefore, I am officially announcing that I will be entering into the 2023 NFL Draft. Thank you God for blessing me with this opportunity, God’s Plan and forever.

The 2023 NFL draft begins on Thursday, April 27, in Kansas City, Missouri, starting at 8 p.m. EDT when the first round will be broadcast on ESPN and the NFL Network. Rounds 2 and 3 kick off at 7 p.m. EDT on Friday, April 28, while the final four rounds take place on Saturday, April 29, starting at noon EDT — all being broadcast on ESPN and the NFL Network.

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Taking a look at Florida’s depth chart ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl

The Las Vegas Bowl is almost here and Florida is working with a different look roster after a busy start to the transfer season.

Florida’s depth chart for the Las Vegas Bowl looks a whole lot different from the opening-day roster, but that’s expected as players leave for the draft, enter the transfer portal and suffer injuries over the course of the year.

Starting with the offense, Florida is down players at every position but running back. [autotag]Jack Miller III[/autotag] is making his first start at quarterback with [autotag]Anthony Richardson[/autotag] headed to the NFL, and walk-on [autotag]Kyle Engel[/autotag] true will serve as the backup. True freshman [autotag]Max Brown[/autotag] is listed as the third-string option under center.

[autotag]Montrell Johnson Jr[/autotag]. and [autotag]Trevor Etienne[/autotag] are the only available running backs on Saturday, but that duo has the bulk of Florida’s carries over the season so it shouldn’t be a problem.

[autotag]Justin Shorter[/autotag] is preparing for the draft, which means [autotag]Xavier Henderson[/autotag] is the new No. 1 out wide for the Gators. True freshman [autotag]Caleb Douglas[/autotag] gets the No. 2 spot (and his second start) with [autotag]Daejon Reynolds[/autotag] in the transfer portal, and [autotag]Ricky Pearsall[/autotag] is still in the slot. Despite losing some talent from the receivers room, Florida is in an okay spot heading into the bowl game.

#Gators depth chart for the Las Vegas Bowl vs. Oregon State pic.twitter.com/PltcIFsftl

— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall_) December 15, 2022

At tight end, [autotag]Keon Zipperer[/autotag] is still dealing with an injury, meaning [autotag]Dante Zanders[/autotag] is the starter once again. [autotag]Jonathan Odom[/autotag] was productive as the team’s second tight end towards the end of the season and will get another shot to audition for next year against Oregon State.

Florida’s offensive line features a new face: Redshirt freshman [autotag]Kamryn Waites[/autotag], who will get his first start at right guard with O’Cyrus Torrence headed to the pros. Left tackle [autotag]Richard Gouraige[/autotag] is also going to the NFL, but he could start in the bowl game and is officially listed as an “or” option along with [autotag]Austin Barber[/autotag]. [autotag]Ethan White[/autotag] and [autotag]Kinglsey Eguakun[/autotag] remain at left guard and center, and [autotag]Michael Tarquin[/autotag] returns to the right tackle spot. Christian Williams could see an increase in snaps as the primary backup for either guard spot with [autotag]Richie Leonard[/autotag] injured.

Now on to the defense.

Florida’s defensive line looks the same as it was through the final few games of the season: [autotag]Gervon Dexter Sr[/autotag]. and [autotag]Princely Umanimielen[/autotag] at defensive end, [autotag]Desmond Watson [/autotag]at nose tackle and [autotag]Antwaun Powell-Ryland J[/autotag]r. at the JACK linebacker spot. The big change in the front seven comes at [autotag]Ventrell Miller[/autotag]’s linebacker spot which now belongs to [autotag]Derek Wingo[/autotag]. [autotag]Amari Burney[/autotag] is the other starting linebacker, but expect [autotag]Shemar James[/autotag] and [autotag]Scooby Williams[/autotag] to get some work in too.

In the secondary, [autotag]Jason Marshall Jr[/autotag]. and [autotag]Jaydon Hill[/autotag] remain as Florida’s starting cornerbacks, and [autotag]Trey Dean III[/autotag] and [autotag]Rashad Torrence[/autotag] will get another run at their respective safety spots. [autotag]Jadarrius Perkins[/autotag] is stepping in for an injured [autotag]Tre’Vez Johnson[/autotag] at the STAR, but that shouldn’t disrupt the defense too much.

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Lions 2023 NFL draft prospect watch for CFB Week 2

2023 NFL draft prospects to watch in CFB Week 2 with an eye for the Detroit Lions

College football enters its second full weekend of games on the Saturday before the NFL slate kicks off in full for Week 1. The Detroit Lions will have scouts out at college games around the country evaluating players who could interest them in the 2023 NFL draft.

Here are some of the players to know and watch from a Lions scouting perspective. The list features two games where Detroit is confirmed to be sending scouting staff on Saturday.

2022 Florida Football Season Preview: Safeties

Three returning starters headline the safeties group at Florida in 2022, but there’s a good amount of young talent behind them to be excited about.

Rounding out the defense in Gators Wire’s position-by-position breakdown of the 2022 Florida football roster are the safeties.

Florida’s scheme calls for five defensive backs and utilizes the nickelback position, which they call the STAR. Fortunately, the Gators return starters at all three positions in 2022. [autotag]Trey Dean III[/autotag] and [autotag]Rashad Torrence II[/autotag] are back to man the safety spots, and [autotag]Tre’Vez Johnson[/autotag] is at the STAR.

Behind them are a group of relatively young and inexperienced players, some of which could take a huge step over the season if they see enough snaps. At the top of that list might be [autotag]Kamari Wilson[/autotag], the surprise five-star signing that Billy Napier pulled off during the early signing period last year.

This should be one of the stronger position groups on the team this year given the returning experience in the room. Here is a look at all 13 safeties on the 2022 Florida football fall roster.

These 6 Gators named to 2023 Senior Bowl watch list

These six senior Gators earned an early honor.

The start of Florida football’s 2022 campaign is right around the corner, which means it is high time for some preseason watchlists. The 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl watch list is among the many organizations that have published their prospective rosters for its upcoming annual event, which included six senior Gators.

Linebacker [autotag]Ventrell Miller[/autotag], defensive back [autotag]Trey Dean III[/autotag], wide receiver [autotag]Justin Shorter[/autotag], offensive lineman [autotag]O’Cyrus Torrence[/autotag], edge [autotag]Brenton Cox Jr[/autotag]. and offensive lineman [autotag]Richard Gouraige[/autotag] all made the cut among the 484 position players who were evaluated by the bowl’s staff. In last year’s Senior Bowl, just two Gators participated with running back [autotag]Dameon Pierce[/autotag] and defensive tackle [autotag]Zachary Carter[/autotag] representing the Orange and Blue.

Here is the organization’s summary of the honor.

We are excited to release the 10th Annual Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List. Our scouting team has been working since last February to identify the “best of the best” draft prospects at every level of college football for the 2023 NFL Draft. All 484 position players (non-specialists) who made the list were evaluated by our staff and tape-based grades were logged on hundreds of other senior prospects. Every player on this list is eligible to participate in an all-star game as either a 2018 high school graduate or true four-year player (with five or more games played in three previous seasons). This list does not include many true or redshirt juniors who could become eligible as December 2022 (or earlier) graduates.

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These 5 Gators earned preseason All-SEC honors from the media

Here’s a look at the Gators who made the cut for the media’s preseason All-SEC list, as well as the rest of the field.

The dust is still settling from this summer’s SEC media days as the preeminent athletic conference in the nation wraps up its biggest event of the offseason. For the Florida Gators, it was their new head football coach’s first official foray into the Southeastern Conference fray, in which he held his own showing both a bit of his personal side as well as a focus on culture change in the Swamp, in addition to many other topics [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] addressed.

The media, as is the tradition, took to the task of assembling their preseason predictions after the conclusion of the events, which included the announcement of this year’s preseason All-SEC teams. Among those mentioned were eight members of the Orange and Blue crew, who has offensive lineman [autotag]O’Cyrus Torrence[/autotag] listed on the first team.

Also making the cut are defensive lineman [autotag]Brenton Cox Jr[/autotag]. (listed as a linebacker), who made the second team, as well as defensive back [autotag]Trey Dean III[/autotag], linebacker [autotag]Ventrell Miller[/autotag] and defensive tackle [autotag]Gervon Dexter[/autotag] who earned third team honors.

Take a look below at the full list of players ranked by tiered teams on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball, as well as the special teams players.

Here are 8 Gators named to East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 watch list

East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 watch list includes these eight Gators.

The East-West Shrine Bowl is a college football tradition that stretches back nearly a full century to 1925 and is the longest-running college all-star football game in the nation. The annual event provides a venue for the top college players to show off their talents in front of NFL scouts as well as a national audience of fans, while also promoting the Shriners Children’s organization and its mission to provide excellent specialty care for children

Recently, the organization released its watch list for 1,000 of the top players on the collegiate gridiron, which included eight Florida Gators. Those named include outside linebacker [autotag]Brenton Cox Jr[/autotag]., safety [autotag]Trey Dean III[/autotag], offensive tackle [autotag]Richard Gouraige[/autotag], inside linebacker [autotag]Ventrell Miller[/autotag], wide receivers [autotag]Ricky Pearsall[/autotag] and [autotag]Justin Shorter[/autotag], as well as offensive guards [autotag]O’Cyrus Torrence[/autotag] and [autotag]Ethan White[/autotag].

The Southeastern Conference was represented by 141 players on the list, with the LSU Tigers landing the most with 18 bayou boys named, while the Tennessee Volunteers and South Carolina Gamecocks both had 14 and Alabama Crimson Tide notched 12. Florida’s biggest rival, the Georgia Bulldogs, only had nine names mentioned.

The 98th East-West Shrine Bowl is scheduled to take place on February 2, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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