[Mark Wheeler]

Check back for updates from Saturday’s spring practice.

We’ll be able to see about 15 minutes of practice and then the post-practice media opportunity.

[Cam Parker]

Working on tweeting out some videos. For now, here’s some observations:

Black jersey (non participants)
LB Mannie Nunnery
CB Aaron Gates
CB Ethan Pouncey
S Cahron Rackley
WR Zak Sedaros
WR Daniel Cross
OL Jalen Farmer

Black jersey (participants)
S Kamari Wilson
RB Cam Carroll

LB Shemar James has shed his black jersey and was full go today

[Cam Parker]

In-drill observations:

DL Caleb Banks needed critiquing on his stance by Sean Spencer, but his pure strength doesn’t look like an issue.

Safeties had a few drops today, including one by Kamari Wilson, but he made up for it by going again at the end of the drill.

S Ja’Markis Weston’s transition to safety doesn’t look easy at the moment. Had trouble staying low in his back pedal and was significantly slower than the rest of his position group. Additionally, he wasn’t really trying to high point the ball (catching it like a receiver). Gonna take a lot of time to adjust.

DB Jaydon Hill was practicing with the corners in individual drills after spending time with the safeties and STARs, but was back to STAR during the LB/DB drills.

[Mark Wheeler]

Some clips of early enrollee @thereal_kam_ @InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/hBV9EHIk5y

— Cam Parker (@camparker25) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators TEs working on catching with new coach @russcallaway @InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/pi7LGeqjCn

— Cam Parker (@camparker25) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Early enrollees @Brycethornton_2 and Sharif Denson working on back pedals and high points @InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/QcxzHdYXcc

— Cam Parker (@camparker25) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators defensive lineman Chris McClellan (7) vs. offensive lineman Richie Leonard IV@InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/I3WJ3VPOph

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators edge rusher Princely Umanmielen (33) vs. offensive lineman Kiyaunta Goodwin (78)@InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/XJq6UtmBa8

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators edge rusher Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr. (52) vs. offensive lineman Damieon George Jr. (76)@InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/l27aE8U2Bq

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

A battle of 66s: #Gators defensive lineman Jaelin Humphries vs. offensive lineman Jake Slaughter @InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/BWZbNT4l2v

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators RB Montrell Johnson. pic.twitter.com/1NcQDS02xD

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Guys, it’s time. #Gators RBs Montrell Johnson & Trevor Etienne need a duo nickname. Let’s hear ‘em👇 pic.twitter.com/0mHguSKxGc

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#GatorNation, here’s your 2023-2024 Florida #Gators RB room.

Video order:
• Montrell Johnson (Jr.)
• Trevor Etienne (So.)
• Eddie Battle (5th)
• Cam Carroll (R-Sr.)
• Carlson Joseph (R-So.)
• Treyaun Webb (Fr.)@InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/AKCK1TJ2q8

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

@Cbanks22_ content for the timeline @InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/uNlQINt0bO

— Cam Parker (@camparker25) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators QB Graham Mertz hits WR Caleb Douglas @InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/8bZlHOT0v5

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators QB Graham Mertz to WR Thai Chiaokhiao-Bowman @InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/SCenwccEO7

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators QB Graham Mertz to WR Caleb Douglas @InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/HCveIkHyua

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators QB Graham Mertz to WR Marcus Burke@InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/jN33IE6Hzj

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators head coach Billy Napier watches on as QB Graham Mertz hits WR Ricky Pearsall down the field.@InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/ELGQyTTYXC

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators QB Graham Mertz to RB Cam Carroll@InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/8eikMDW0co

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators QB Graham Mertz to RB Trevor Etienne@InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/ZXyuZeSLtc

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

#Gators QB Graham Mertz to redshirt freshman TE Andrew Savaiinaea@InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/yg2Cpoz9sr

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Mark Wheeler]

Back: #Gators QB Jack Miller (10) to TE Keon Zipperer (9)

Front: QB Graham Mertz (15) to TE Dante Zanders (18)@InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/l50bPyQX1S

— Weiss (@ZackaryWeiss_) March 11, 2023

[Zackary Weiss]

My top 5 observations from practice today:

1) This Florida RB room (Johnson, ETN, Carroll, Battle, Joseph, Webb) are a genuinely close-knit group of guys. You can just tell from the way the move and talk to eachother out there that they enjoy eachother’s company and the friendly-competition they have going on. I expect to see a ton of production from multiple guys out of that backfield this season.

2) I really think that one of this team’s strengths could be their ability to get to the quarterback. These rushers look fantastic going against some pretty massive offensive lineman. Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr., Princely Umanmielen and Chris McClellan looked specifically sharp today.

3) Graham Mertz… look — I don’t know how much of this is excitement and how much of it is him throwing to no defense — but, man, does he look smooth. The ball just glides out of his hand. Specifically, he’s been really impressive making throws outside of the numbers. He seems to have a really good connection to his RBs. I will say, though, I think him and Ricky need more time together — which, of course they will get before the season starts. He threw a couple mistimed ones to #1 today, but once they get on the same page — man, with the way he’s been throwing the ball, it could be very scary for opposing defenses.

4) This WR is much deeper than last season’s. I know there’s no Justin Shorter. But with Ricky, Xzavier, Caleb Douglas, Thai Chiaokhiao-Bowman, Marcus Burke, Andy Jean and others — named the ones who looked specifically good today — Gators fans should be excited about this team’s pass-catching unit.

5) Speaking of this team’s pass-catching unit, the tight ends will get more action than last season. That much has been apparent through the first few practices. Keon Zipperer, Dante Zanders and freshman Andrew Savaiinaea got a ton of action today catching balls from Mertz and Miller. For a guy Savaiinaea’s size, boy can he move.

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