This impact defensive lineman hinted at a return to Gainesville next season

Florida may be getting some good news, as redshirt junior defensive lineman Zachary Carter posted a tweet hinting at a return next season.

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Florida may be getting some good news, as redshirt junior defensive lineman Zachary Carter posted a tweet hinting at a return for his redshirt senior season.

Carter led the Gators in sacks with five on the season, and he also has 33 total tackles. He played in 10 games for Florida this season, increasing his sack total from his previous career-high of 4.5, which he set last season.

He joined the program as a four-star recruit in the 2017 recruiting class. After redshirting in 2017, he totaled 39 tackles between the 2018 and 2019 season, becoming a key rotational defensive lineman in the latter year.

His role increased massively this season, and he saw some action at defensive tackle after beginning his career as an end, starting several games on the inside. With the Gators potentially losing several key players on the defensive line like Tedarell Slaton and Kyree Campbell, Carter’s leadership could be key for a defensive unit looking to improve from a disappointing 2020 season.

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