It appears that Princely Umanmielen will be rocking the No. 1 jersey for the defense (last worn by Brenton Cox Jr.)
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We've made some major changes! Be sure to read this thread in order to get everything moved over.
A new No. 1 on defense...
- Thread starter Cam Parker
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Most recent Gators to wear the famed No. 1 jersey on defense:
Brenton Cox Jr. (2020-2022)
CJ Henderson (2019)
Vernon Hargreaves III (2013-2015)
Jon Bostic (2012)
Janoris Jenkins (2009-2010)
Reggie Nelson (2006)
Keiwan Ratliff (2000-2003)
A lot of legends on this list.
Brenton Cox Jr. (2020-2022)
CJ Henderson (2019)
Vernon Hargreaves III (2013-2015)
Jon Bostic (2012)
Janoris Jenkins (2009-2010)
Reggie Nelson (2006)
Keiwan Ratliff (2000-2003)
A lot of legends on this list.
It seems to be more important to the fans than the staff as far as it being a symbol or something like that. Only VH3 ever wore it for McElwain, and it wasn't until year 2 for Mullen (who placed the most importance for it) until a player wore it.
It seems that under Napier, the staff doesn't place as much as importance for it, but they will still reward hardworking and "worthy" players with a number preference/change if the number is available (I wouldn't be surprised if multiple players on defense asked for No. 1 and the staff chose Umanmielen out of all of them).
Mullen felt that way because it became a standard to wear #1 when he was here with Meyer.
Now they give it to anyone.
Pearsall might be our best WR but he isn't worthy of the #1 jersey.
