Florida Gators fall camp: Intel and observations before scrimmage
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Gators were back inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Thursday afternoon. It was the Gators’ ninth practice of fall camp and the first full scrimmage for the team.
Gators Online was in attendance to take in the sights and sounds of the day. The media was allowed access to the first 15 minutes of practice as the team went through individual drills.
These are the observations and intel that we gleaned from Thursday’s viewing period
Gators list on non-contact jerseys continues to grow
These players were in non-contact jerseys but had cleats on and participated in a limited fashion.
Sophomore TE Arlis Boardingham
Junior TE Jonathan Odom
Redshirt freshman TE Scott Isacks
Freshman EDGE Kelby Collins
The list of players who were in non-contact jerseys without cleats on, indicating they would not participate in the scrimmage was even longer.
Redshirt sophomore LB Scooby Williams
Junior cornerback Jason Marshall
Sophomore cornerback Devin Moore
Redshirt sophomore OL Kamryn Waites
Redshirt senior OL Lyndell Hudson
Sophomore LB Shemar James
Freshman running back Treyaun Webb and sophomore safety Miguel Mitchell were in non-contact jerseys on Wednesday but both had shed those prior to scrimmage on Thursday. Mitchell was in the third group during individual safety groups. Freshman Jordan Castell worked alongside sophomore Kamari Wilson with the first group.
Offensive line on the mend
Florida offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua shed his non-contact jersey on Wednesday and appeared to be full-go on Thursday for the scrimmage. The Baylor transfer is an integral piece to the Gators’ offensive line. Getting Mazzcccua back and in football shape is important but Florida may continue to keep him limited somewhat to ensure he makes it to the season healthy.
Projected starting right guard Richie Leonard was out of his non-contact jersey. Leonard was non-contact for every practice this week but appeared to be ready to go on Thursday.
NFL Scouts on hand
Gators Online observed scouts from the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and Houston Texans at practice on Thursday. The Bills drafted O’Cyrus Torrence and Justin Shorter in 2023, then signed Richard Gouraige as a free agent. They selected Kaiir Elam in 2022.
The Kansas City Chiefs also have four Gators on their roster. Punter Tommy Townsend, receiver Kadarius Toney, offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor, and running back Lamical Perine.
The Texans have just two Gators in running back Dameon Pierce and EDGE Jonathan Greenard.
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