[Mark Wheeler]

In this thread we’ll be following the nine former Florida Gators who are at the NFL Combine over the next week.

Jacob Copeland
Trey Dean
Gervon Dexter
Richard Gouraige
Ventrell Miller
Anthony Richardson
Justin Shorter
O’Cyrus Torrence
Rashad Torrence
Brenton Cox

Thursday, March 2: Defensive linemen and linebackers (3 p.m. ET start time)
Friday, March 3: Defensive backs and special teams (3 p.m. ET start time)
Saturday, March 4: Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends (1 p.m. ET start time)
Sunday, March 5: Running backs and offensive linemen (1 p.m. ET start time)

[Mark Wheeler]

Gators great MLB Ventrell Miller. Played through tough foot injury last season. pic.twitter.com/iVPTAhifwq

— Hays Carlyon (@HaysCarlyon) March 1, 2023

Asked Florida DL Gervon Dexter if it was a tough decision for him to declare for the draft given that the team is starting to build under Napier:

“It was a tough decision and it came down to the last minute.” pic.twitter.com/VXhaNfEWx1

— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) March 1, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Florida DL Gervon Dexter said he and QB Anthony Richardson played AAU basketball together. Gervon said he played power forward, but Richardson could have played any spot 1-5. Also raved about Richardson’s athleticism saying AR could’ve won the slam dunk contest this year pic.twitter.com/eUf7GaEYzj

— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 1, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Also asked Dexter about what gave him confidence to declare for the draft given Florida had a tough year and he didn’t have his best season production wise.

He credited Florida DL coach Sean Spencer for making the jump.

Spencer told Dexter he was ready. pic.twitter.com/yRtGiPUCUs

— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) March 1, 2023

Florida DL Gervon Dexter says that O’Cyrus Torrence is a really special player, and the best guard that he went against at the college level. Dexter talked about his ability to get a lot of reps against Torrence in practice. Torrence has been mocked to #Bills. #NFLCombine

— Ajay Cybulski (@AjayCybulski) March 1, 2023

Gervon Dexter has met with the Bengals

— Malik Wright (@Wrightreportt) March 1, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators LB Ventrell Miller talks about competing with a broken foot, playing for head coach Billy Napier:

“Great guy. Definitely a competitor. I enjoyed the whole season.” pic.twitter.com/gFVYu9iFZm

— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) March 1, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

O'Cyrus Torrence's college football career with @GatorsFB is one to remember 😤

Can't wait to see what he does in Indy 🙌

📺: 2023 #NFLCombine begins Thursday on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/8tni1FswH4

— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Home away from home.

🎥 @ventrell_miller on his time in Gainesville. pic.twitter.com/O5GQ2Rvqi7

— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

See a chomp, send a chomp 🐊

📸 #NFLCombine with @ventrell_miller pic.twitter.com/Ve8GSLJ0tN

— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Despite this morning's excitement, I do not believe Bryce Young is measuring/weighing in until Saturday pic.twitter.com/uPMUzTQ2mD

— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

“Florida gonna get back on track, don’t get me wrong.” #Gators safety Trey Dean III speaking at the combine today. pic.twitter.com/8byOOiAHnA

— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Source also says Anthony Richardson has met with the #Giants and #Lions, as well as a few more teams. https://t.co/Sn37NVetn7

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Gators take the podium at the 2023 #NFLCombine

Day 1️⃣ Media with DL & LB pic.twitter.com/rgls5mfUtR

— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) March 1, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Florida IOL O'Cyrus Torrence has formal interviews at the NFL Combine with #Titans, #Ravens, #Eagles, #Jaguars and #Cowboys, per source.

Torrence was excellent at the @seniorbowl and has HIGH 1st-round potential.

— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

This is a cool story. pic.twitter.com/zPKbnQhmdx

— Inside the Gators (@InsideTheGators) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

.@GatorsFB DL @GervonDexter is 310 pounds and just ran an unofficial 40 time of 5 seconds flat. 😳

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/LNdOvcAUy6

— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Brenton Cox Jr.

Height: 6'4"
Weight: 250 pounds
Arm Length: 33 1/8"
Hand Size: 9 1/4"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Gervon Dexter Sr.

Height: 6'6"
Weight: 310 pounds
Arm Length: 32 1/4"
Hand Size: 9 1/2"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Ventrell Miller

Height: 6'
Weight: 232 pounds
Arm Length: 32 1/2"
Hand Size: 9 1/8"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Gervon Dexter 6’6 300 pounds runs a 4.93 Draft Stock 📈📈📈
pic.twitter.com/IjZTxIQyZ2

— Coach K | Keith Sanchez (@TheTalentCode) March 2, 2023

🧵DL Vertical leap at #NFLCombine

Jalen Redmond: 34.5"
Moro Ojomo: 33"
Gervon Dexter Sr.: 31"
Zacch Pickens: 30.5"
Keeanu Benton:: 29.5"
Nesta Jade Silvera: 29.5"
Bryan Bresee: 29"
Dante Stills: 28.5"
Jerrod Clark: 27.5"
Keondre Coburn: 27.5"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 2, 2023

🧵DL Broad Jump at #NFLCombine

Jalen Redmond: 9'8"
Zacch Pickens: 9'8"
Dante Stills: 9'5"
Moro Ojomo: 9'4"
Keeanu Benton: 9'3"
Gervon Dexter Sr.: 9'2"
Nesta Jade Silvera: 9'2"
Byron Young: 9'
Jerrod Clark: 8'6"
Keondre Coburn: 8'5"
DJ Dale: 8'2"
PJ Mustipher: 8'#RatedRookie

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Keion White: 34"
Dylan Horton: 34"
Tavius Robinson: 33.5"
Brenton Cox Jr.: 33"
MJ Anderson: 33"
KJ Henry: 31.5"
Ikenna Enechukwu: 31.5"
Lukas Van Ness: 31"
Thomas Incoom: 30.5"
Robert Beal Jr.: 30"
Mike Morris: 28.5"
Caleb Murphy: 28.5"
Tyler Lacy: 28.5"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Couple standouts from the IDL group:

– Zacch Pickens (SC)
– Calijah Kancey (Pitt)
– Gervon Dexter (UF)
– Keeanu Benton (Wisconsin)

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

.@GatorsFB's @brenton_cox_ putting on a clinic.

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/jnL2zPE2eA

— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Anthony Richardson is said to be crushing the interview process at the Combine 👀

"I talked to a handful of scouts last night … Every single one of them said 'Anthony Richardson is the best QB interview they've had this year.'" — @nfldraftscout pic.twitter.com/MbZ3CAMBF5

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Brenton Cox Jr 4.85 40 pic.twitter.com/tlED3xiZ32

— Alex 👋 (@Dubs408) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

.@GervonDexter is a large man making this look easy. @GatorsFB

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/IBSQvBjs06

— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Richardson has had a heavy hand in raising his little brother. pic.twitter.com/CQSj86YHmZ

— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) March 3, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Be legendary.

🎥 @GVOaant at the #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/2PuU5rJSsY

— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) March 3, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Isaiah McGuire: 7.39s
Zacch Pickens: 7.45s
Gervon Dexter Sr.: 7.50s
Jerrod Clark: 7.60s
Tyler Lacy: 7.60s
Byron Young (Ala): 7.68s
DJ Dale: 7.69s
Siaki Ika: 7.80s
PJ Mustipher: 8.01s
Jaquelin Roy: 8.01s#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 3, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Playmakers on the scene.

📺 #NFLCombine March 2-5 on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/LUHSBECgkB

— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) March 3, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

This is why the draft process is special to watch. I love watching lives change in real time. Anthony Richardson talks about his relationship with his brother and mom at the NFL combine: pic.twitter.com/kZPykZyzu7

— Al Butler (@ALaboutSports) March 3, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Richardson says his body has physically changed and his mentals and mechanics have definitely changed during his Combine training down in Jacksonville with @6pointsjax pic.twitter.com/42dTQj8HTl

— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) March 3, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Gotta practice your team INT celebration at the Combine too!

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/Y967rLopjs

— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Rashad Torrence II

Height: 6'
Weight: 193 pounds
Arm Length: 32"
Hand Size: 10"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 3, 2023

Rashad Torrence II

1st Attempt: 4.74s#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 3, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Jartavius Martin: 44"
Jason Taylor II: 43"
Sydney Brown: 40.5"
Chamarri Conner: 40.5"
Daniel Scott: 39.5"
Gervarrius Owens: 37.5"
Trey Dean III: 36.5"
Kaevon Merriweather: 35.5"
Jammie Robinson: 33.5"
Rashad Torrence II: 33.5"
Christopher Smith II: 33"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 3, 2023

Rashad Torrence II

2nd Attempt: 4.72s#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 3, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Trey Dean III

1st Attempt: 4.75s#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 3, 2023

Sydney Brown: 10'10"
Chamarri Conner: 10'5"
Trey Dean III: 10'4"
DeMarcco Hellams: 10'1"
Ji'Ayir Brown: 9'11"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 3, 2023

Trey Dean III

Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200 pounds
Arm Length: 31 3/4"
Hand Size: 9 1/4"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 3, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Another speedy Terp.🐢 @TerpsFootball

WR Jacob Copeland logs a 4.42u on his first run.

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/tByYgjAamA

— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

.@GatorsFB DB Trey Dean III is 200 pounds and just bench pressed 225 pounds 25 times. 😤

That's the most by any DB this year.

📺: #NFLCombine continues today at 1pm ET on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/zAW5C5D9mD

— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Anthony Richardson has officially weighed in at the NFL Combine.

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 244 pounds

For context, Cam Newton was 6’5” 248 lbs, Derrick Henry is 6’3” 246 lbs, Von Miller is 6’3” 246 lbs.

Oh, and Richardson can still do a backflip.

The Gators QB is a UNICORN of… https://t.co/q4uW7gpDyu pic.twitter.com/UhyEfxNThi

— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Richardson on being labeled a “project QB” – “I don’t even know what that means.” pic.twitter.com/0u7eHcBhEY

— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) March 3, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Florida QB Anthony Richardson was asked what he would do on 3 & 8 in the red zone against man coverage…Make sure you listen to the end…#Sarge #NFLCombine2023 @GVOaant @GatorsFB pic.twitter.com/asaqYL7e8A

— #SARGE (@BigSargeSportz) March 3, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Will be showtime today at #NFLCombine #nfllive pic.twitter.com/jExB62Af28

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Florida QB Anthony Richardson has surprised NFL Scouts by being “the best QB interview they had this year.”

Richardson stock is already rising 👀

pic.twitter.com/MN3Tu92HCZ

— Matthew John B (@Matthew_Bassham) March 3, 2023

[Cam Parker]

Are we even surprised?

#Florida QB Anthony Richardson just set the QB record for vertical jump here at the Combine… with a leap of 40.5 inches.

Wow.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Richardson set his second record of the day for quarterbacks at the Combine.

10'9" broad jump from @GatorsFB QB Anthony Richardson?!?!

WOW.

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/9xUkx6JDtf

— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Florida QB Anthony Richardson clocked a 4.44 in the 40. Again, at 244 pounds.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Anthony Richardson RAS so far.

And there it is.https://t.co/g6dAq3ALm4 #RAS pic.twitter.com/p8isZWrHp4

— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Florida QB Anthony Richardson at the 2023 NFL Combine:

Height: 6'4 1/4" (taller than George Kittle)
Weight: 244 lbs (heavier than Haason Reddick)
Hand: 10 1/2" (bigger than DeAndre Hopkins)
Vert: 40.5” (higher than Davante Adams)
Broad jump: 10’9” (longer than Odell Beckham Jr)

— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Anthony Richardson caps off his phenomenal day with a back flip. 😮 @GatorsFB

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/ASBFRZA1gE

— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Just doing ridiculous things.

According to @NextGenStats and @ZebraTechnology Anthony Richardson reached a top speed of 23.44 MPH on his unofficial 4.44 40-yard dash.

The top speed by a ball carrier (with a helmet and pads) last season was 22.11 MPH.

— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Shorter showin’ out.

📺 #NFLCombine March 2-5 on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/gcDv8JfmTT

— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) March 5, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Justin Shorter

1st Attempt: 4.56s#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Florida WR Justin Shorter

40: 4.55 (OFFICIAL)

— NFL Combine Tracker (@CombineTracker) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Everyone compares Anthony Richardson to Cam Newton but he is his OWN BEAST. More natural thrower and MORE EXPLOSIVE runner.

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Anthony Richardson letting it FLY. @GatorsFB

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/mRi0vkL7X6

— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Combine Chomp. 🐊

What a day for the hometown kid. pic.twitter.com/N6QRlGN97Q

— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) March 5, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

WR Bench Press reps at the #NFLCombine:

Michael Wilson: 23
Jonathan Mingo: 22
Jacob Copeland: 20
Jaray Jenkins: 20
Andrei Iosivas: 19
Justin Shorter: 18
Michael Jefferson: 16
Parker Washington: 16
Jason Brownlee: 16
Ronnie Bell: 14
Mitchell Tinsley: 14#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 5, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Shorter showin’ out.

📺 #NFLCombine March 2-5 on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/gcDv8JfmTT

— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) March 5, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Jacob Copeland gauntlet pic.twitter.com/rIuXmd3MAG

— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

First, I want to thank God for everything He’s done in my life. Without Him, none of this would be possible. I would also like to thank the @NFL and everyone involved with the combine for helping me live out one of my childhood dreams. Thanks for the memories, to be continued! pic.twitter.com/xzzvgo2jnD

— Anthony Richardson † (@GVOaant) March 5, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Florida OT Richard Gouraige came into the Combine healthy, but woke up with a swollen ankle after a pain tolerance test created an injury, sources say. He had been planning to do all drills, but now won’t be able to thanks to the situation caused during his medical exams.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 5, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Anthony Richardson vs. Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen in the Simulcam.

Guess who wins? 😏

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/5QEcM0RleM

— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

O’Cyrus Torrence, @BuckyBrooks’ top interior OL, performs the wave drill 🌊@GatorsFB | @78_KingBo

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/UUPYqo1DUe

— NFL (@NFL) March 5, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

O'Cyrus Torrence

Height: 6'5"
Weight: 330 pounds
Arm Length: 33 7/8"
Hand Size: 11 1/4"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 5, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

O'Cyrus Torrence

1st Attempt: 5.31s#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 5, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Matt Landers: 10'10"
A.T. Perry: 10'10"
Marvin Mims: 10'9"
Bryce Ford-Wheaton: 10'9"
Jonathan Mingo: 10'9"
Rashee Rice: 10'8"
Andrei Iosivas: 10'8"
Cedric Tillman: 10'8"
Zay Flowers: 10'7"
Jacob Copeland: 10'7"
Elijah Higgins: 10'6"
Kearis Jackson: 10'6"
Justin Shorter: 10'6"

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 4, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

From our Combine coverage: #Florida QB Anthony Richardson has helped himself a ton this week. pic.twitter.com/mbLJwj0NWM

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 5, 2023

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