r/FloridaGators • u/Hastronaut • 1d ago

Football Week 1 Depth Chart

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Originally posted by Nick de la Torre on X (Twitter)

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u/AntiDECA 1d ago

Hard to believe mccray and graham are both juniors already. What a waste of their first 2 years.

And McClain already a senior.... I guess this is what getting old feels like. 

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Sucks for McCray and his injury issues or he’d be the starter at Jack. He’s going to rotate just fine and contribute a lot for us.

This is kinda it for McClain. Has not lived up to the hype.

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u/ditomyoto 1d ago

Going to Colorado to become Travis Hunter 2.0 was a major mistake

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u/WinterFuzzy2978 1d ago

That's probably true, but he avoided one additional year of Billyball. That's gotta be worth something

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u/ditomyoto 1d ago

Crazy to think he voluntarily came to Billy Ball though

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Honestly I rather have Hanks take his spot. Dijon is actually a great player. But this staff is not going to allow anyone to play if they haven’t practiced and proven to the staff that they deserve it. This is VERY refreshing to see.

Cormani peaked in high school. Going to Colorado wasn’t the worst decision. Your HC is a HOF at the position u want to play. He’s just immature. Probably still is tbh.

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u/ditomyoto 1d ago

From what I read he was literally bullied into transferring at colorado. I think the locker room was not great for a player like Cormani who according to multiple coaches now does not have the same drive Travis Hunter did.

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

I’m sure ego’s clashed. Two 5 star kids going at it. His technique sucks. That’s why I love the SEC. Players with experience expose the young freshman unless they’re really like that. And if u don’t improve you’ll be easily replaced.

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u/ditomyoto 1d ago

I wanna see him win but its evident he isn't putting his all in. I feel like we hear the same thing every season about him being undisciplined

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Yup exactly. Valuable roster spot that can go to a transfer instead.

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u/WhoTooted 1d ago

In what world is it a given that injuries are the okly thing separating Mccray from starting over Woods? What an insane statement.

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

No practice due to injury means no snaps. Woods practiced and played. It’s kinda simple. But McCray will get his snaps no worries on that.

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u/WhoTooted 1d ago

I mean, he also has an extra year of experience over Woods. Maybe he's just not as good as him?

Additionally, he doesn't even play the Jack position. He weighs 277 pounds. He's an SDE and was always going to be an SDE.

It's just a silly comment to make on multiple levels.

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u/silverwolfbeast 1d ago

a bit surprised with LJ not being a starter

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u/Remote-Dragonfly-176 1d ago

It reads like a 3 way tie but yeah I expected him to be at the top as well

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u/frausting 1d ago

Seems like a 3 way tie sorted by last name.

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Kam James not a bad option and seen a lot of football. Hasn’t been talked about all offseason. Woods got plenty of love.

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u/tylerb5516 1d ago

I like the combination of Kam James offering a solid floor, while seeing if there is a ceiling outcome to get out of either/both of the other more athletic but less proven options

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

I’m just happy to have a rotation. These guys are going to be playing so many snaps until the offense catches up. Gotta stay healthy until the end.

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u/jorts_are_awesome 1d ago

I saw an interview (I think with Jayden Woods) where he talked about how good Kam is. I feel pretty good about our DL honestly.

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Pass rush yes. Interior D-line is a concern. LBs gonna have to bail them out when they gash up the middle.

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u/coinbro93 1d ago

Let’s get that W, boys!

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u/darthgator84 1d ago

I like the size and length on the DL, and a good number of those guys too.

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Felt bad for Lyons. That ankle injury really messed up his trajectory.

Mbatchou 👀

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u/SamoanEggplant 1d ago

I was a lil confused by the years but then I realized they’re not counting redshirt years. For example, McClain is listed as a senior but he’s actually a RS Jr so he has 2 years of eligibility left

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u/Delicious_Gamer1863 1d ago

Amir Jackson starting at TE is not what I expected. We haven't heard about him through the off season. Good to see him get majority of reps

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u/beingTOOnosey 1d ago

Interested to see how well we block on passing downs in 11 vs 12. The scuttle has been that Amir is not much of a blocker, and that figures to be the offense's biggest weakness. We're at a funny spot with so many talented receivers and backs, but an iffy OL. If you go heavy in 12 then you're sitting some of your best guys. I couldn't be more excited to watch it unfold. It's also a good gauge of earned trust for this staff. Can we watch and see the logic behind personnel on the field? Fingers crossed!

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Loved his tape as a recruit. Just not utilized properly. Hope he’s very involved in the offense. I see a bit of Pitts in his game.

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u/Delicious_Gamer1863 1d ago

He's the closest thing to Kyle Pitts on our roster. But can he translate his athleticism to on field production is the biggest question. Also Luke Harpring is also a top 10 TE from the same class and has been in the system for 2 years.

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Yes he can. Highly rated kid and not because he got a 247 bump. Multiple services are high on the kid. I’ll be pissed if he transfers. Can be a mismatch for a lot of teams we play. The incoming recruits aren’t that athletically gifted like him.

Harping’s rank was debated just like McCoy’s. That’s why u watch tape. I saw his tape. He’s just a good blocker. No expectations from him in the passing game besides check downs.

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u/Smooth-Majudo-15 1d ago edited 1d ago

Right around the corner now 🐊. Excited for Saturday. Nothing overly surprising here either

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u/Fit-Difficulty-204 1d ago

Ben hanks over dijon kind of surprises me

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u/DJ_Blakka 1d ago

Hanks has been one of if not our best corner all camp. More surprised to see Dijon backing him up and not starting on the other side over Cormani or Flowers

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Dijon got a knee scope right before camp started. This will be interesting to see throughout the season. It could change but Hanks is that guy.

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u/greypic 1d ago

Didn't know that. Good info.

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Gotta go back to last season when he was out for the season with a “knee” injury. Turns out it was his meniscus. Got surgery and rehab and was limited in spring. But in the summer there was a partial tear and couldn’t just do rehab alone. Had to get it cleaned up. Knee injuries fucking suck.

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u/VegetaDaPrince 1d ago

Yeah Hanks has been getting a lot of praise from Sumrall since the Spring and Gators reporters have done the same. No surprise at all that he’s CB1

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Highly ranked kid. Legacy kid. No doubt in my mind.

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u/WinterFuzzy2978 1d ago

It's good to finally have a coach who's allegiance is to a players ability to help us win games

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u/Donnie_TACO 1d ago

I thought Dijon was hurt recently

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u/LloydChrismukkah 1d ago

I am the most excited I've been for a season in years. Looking forward to see what the DL is made of

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u/McSweetSauce 1d ago

Seventh year receiver?? Come on man

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u/HotDawgConnoisseur 1d ago

K Jack is gonna have 2 clutch catches this season and that’ll be it

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Legacy kid. He can do whatever he wants lol

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u/eaglegator92 1d ago

Rod and Caden are definitely getting snaps this season. Either as swing or heavy/jumbo personnel. That RT tackle spot is not settled.

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u/LloydChrismukkah 1d ago

The biggest arguments in here are rotation order and redshirt math. Those are depth problems. Been a minute since we had depth problems. Saturday can't come fast enough.

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u/No-Nectarine-8084 1d ago

Hanks and Money at corner. I like it.

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u/AA_Ed 1d ago

The offensive line looks deep.

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u/Sammy_D_1991 1d ago

We're going to end up with a defensive "12-men on the field" penalty, on the first snap aren't we?

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u/rawmirror 1d ago

Looks a tad underweight on D for an SEC schedule - LBs hovering around 230 and safeties around 210.

Drake Stubbs MIA

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u/Upstairs-Pizza-1843 GO GATA 1d ago

Yikes, I didn't realize most of our receivers are barely 5'10", and they always add an inch or two to the stats.

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u/lennybalardo 1d ago

Might be our best position group what are you on about

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u/Donnie_TACO 1d ago

Need Dallas to stay healthy

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u/greypic 1d ago

We got three pros in that lineup. One of the best in CFB. That in our running back room are both pretty stinking elite.

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u/bigfatsocat 1d ago

The 1’s at least, if Faulkner can get the most out of Singleton. He hasn’t improved his production since his freshman year. Dallas Wilson’s health is also a question mark. We are thin at receiver if he’s not 100% all season.

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u/darthgator84 1d ago

Yea there’s a group of under 6 footers, but there’s also 2 at 6’3 and 1 at 6’1. Good mix IMO, don’t want all big bodied outside receivers and you don’t want all little, shifty slot guys either