Though Elam is the only UF player in Kiper’s overall top 25, two others crack his positional top 10s. Defensive tackle Zachary Carter and inside linebacker Ventrell Miller rank ninth and 10th at their positions, respectively.
Both could have been drafted last offseason and made key decisions to return to school. Carter led the team in sacks a year ago and should be a major part of the pass rush yet again, while Miller was the team’s leading tackler and should be the face of the front seven in 2021.
Last year’s Florida team was known for offense, and that should be the strength of the team once again. But with several potential Day 1 and 2 picks on defense, UF could improve tremendously in that regard.
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