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ESPN ranks several positions and players in the SEC.
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_...as-the-best-running-back-situation-in-the-sec
ESPN ranks the Gators running back corps as the third best in the SEC. Alabama is first and Georgia is in the second spot.
"Despite ranking dead last in the SEC in rushing last year (128.2 YPG), Florida actually has a pretty solid group of rushers. Jordan Scarlett is getting some early NFL love after rushing for a team-high 889 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore last year. He has great vision, quick feet and can push through lines for extra yards. Sophomore Lamical Perine is a workhorse back, rushing for 421 yards last year and could start for a few teams in this league. Senior Mark Thompson drew early comparisons to ex-Alabama rusher Derrick Henry, but didn't live up to expectations in 2016. A good spring has given him some momentum going into the offseason. Freshmen Adarius Lemons and Malik Davis could give Florida more speed at the position this fall."
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_...s-the-best-pass-catching-situation-in-the-sec
ESPN ranks the Gators pass catchers as the second best group in the conference behind Alabama.
"Florida has a ton of talent returning, led by Antonio Callaway (54 receptions, 721 yards in 2016), who has the fourth-highest receiving yardage total among returning players in the conference. Returning along with Callaway are receivers Brandon Powell (45 catches) and Tyrie Cleveland (21.2 yards per catch) and tight ends DeAndre Goolsby (38 catches) and C’yontai Lewis (18 catches). Florida must figure out who is going to throw the ball to all these players, but if the Gators can find a reliable option, the passing game could blossom nicely in Gainesville."
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/129458/ranking-the-top-five-pass-catchers-in-the-sec
ESPN ranks Antonio Callaway the fourth best pass catcher in the SEC.
"Antonio Callaway, Florida: A quality deep threat, Callaway can be a game breaker. He has 22 receptions of 20 or more yards over the last two seasons (Kirk and Ridley are the only returning SEC receivers with more) and is good after the catch (he has averaged 7.39 yards after the catch in his career, fourth among active SEC receivers). He turned in a solid sophomore season (54 receptions, 721 yards) but if Florida can be better at quarterback, Callaway can produce even more."
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_...-the-best-offensive-line-situation-in-the-sec
ESPN thinks Auburn and Florida have the third best offensive lines behind Alabama and LSU.
"The Gators return four starters in Martez Ivey, T.J. McCoy, Tyler Jordan and Jawaan Taylor. Taylor was a pleasant surprise during his freshman All-American 2016 season. Ivey was the No. 1 OL recruit in 2015, and while he's started 19 straight games at left guard, he's moving out to tackle this year. T.J. McCoy might be undersized, but he's one of the league's toughest linemen."
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/129468/ranking-the-top-five-offensive-linemen-in-the-sec
On a related note, ESPN thinks Jawaan Taylor is the fifth best offensive lineman in the SEC. Taylor was a three star that was ranked 952nd in the nation coming out of high school.
"Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida: One of the biggest surprises in the conference last year, Taylor started 13 of Florida's 14 games at right tackle. Taylor was expected to contribute at some point, but the former three-star guard with little recruiting attention was one of Florida's best offensive players last season. Taylor should continue to play on the right side for the Gators, but he has a chance to move to left tackle if former top offensive line recruit Martez Ivey doesn't work out there."
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/129483/which-team-has-the-best-front-seven-in-the-sec
On the defensive side of the ball, ESPN thinks the Gators and Georgia have the third best front 7 in the SEC. Alabama and LSU are ranked one and two respectively.
"The Florida-Georgia rivalry is one of the best in the SEC, and the winner could be decided by the team with the best front seven. The Bulldogs have the most experience returning with all seven starters potentially back, including future pros Lorenzo Carter and Davin Bellamy. The one question mark, however, is defensive tackle Trenton Thompson, who withdrew from classes during the spring after an overnight hospitalization. The Gators, on the other hand, have to withstand the loss of star linebacker Jarrad Davis and star defensive lineman Caleb Brantley. Cece Jefferson is back, though, and much is expected of Taven Bryan and Jordan Sherit."
Let the coach bashing, player hating and general negativity begin.
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_...as-the-best-running-back-situation-in-the-sec
ESPN ranks the Gators running back corps as the third best in the SEC. Alabama is first and Georgia is in the second spot.
"Despite ranking dead last in the SEC in rushing last year (128.2 YPG), Florida actually has a pretty solid group of rushers. Jordan Scarlett is getting some early NFL love after rushing for a team-high 889 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore last year. He has great vision, quick feet and can push through lines for extra yards. Sophomore Lamical Perine is a workhorse back, rushing for 421 yards last year and could start for a few teams in this league. Senior Mark Thompson drew early comparisons to ex-Alabama rusher Derrick Henry, but didn't live up to expectations in 2016. A good spring has given him some momentum going into the offseason. Freshmen Adarius Lemons and Malik Davis could give Florida more speed at the position this fall."
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_...s-the-best-pass-catching-situation-in-the-sec
ESPN ranks the Gators pass catchers as the second best group in the conference behind Alabama.
"Florida has a ton of talent returning, led by Antonio Callaway (54 receptions, 721 yards in 2016), who has the fourth-highest receiving yardage total among returning players in the conference. Returning along with Callaway are receivers Brandon Powell (45 catches) and Tyrie Cleveland (21.2 yards per catch) and tight ends DeAndre Goolsby (38 catches) and C’yontai Lewis (18 catches). Florida must figure out who is going to throw the ball to all these players, but if the Gators can find a reliable option, the passing game could blossom nicely in Gainesville."
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/129458/ranking-the-top-five-pass-catchers-in-the-sec
ESPN ranks Antonio Callaway the fourth best pass catcher in the SEC.
"Antonio Callaway, Florida: A quality deep threat, Callaway can be a game breaker. He has 22 receptions of 20 or more yards over the last two seasons (Kirk and Ridley are the only returning SEC receivers with more) and is good after the catch (he has averaged 7.39 yards after the catch in his career, fourth among active SEC receivers). He turned in a solid sophomore season (54 receptions, 721 yards) but if Florida can be better at quarterback, Callaway can produce even more."
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_...-the-best-offensive-line-situation-in-the-sec
ESPN thinks Auburn and Florida have the third best offensive lines behind Alabama and LSU.
"The Gators return four starters in Martez Ivey, T.J. McCoy, Tyler Jordan and Jawaan Taylor. Taylor was a pleasant surprise during his freshman All-American 2016 season. Ivey was the No. 1 OL recruit in 2015, and while he's started 19 straight games at left guard, he's moving out to tackle this year. T.J. McCoy might be undersized, but he's one of the league's toughest linemen."
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/129468/ranking-the-top-five-offensive-linemen-in-the-sec
On a related note, ESPN thinks Jawaan Taylor is the fifth best offensive lineman in the SEC. Taylor was a three star that was ranked 952nd in the nation coming out of high school.
"Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida: One of the biggest surprises in the conference last year, Taylor started 13 of Florida's 14 games at right tackle. Taylor was expected to contribute at some point, but the former three-star guard with little recruiting attention was one of Florida's best offensive players last season. Taylor should continue to play on the right side for the Gators, but he has a chance to move to left tackle if former top offensive line recruit Martez Ivey doesn't work out there."
http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/129483/which-team-has-the-best-front-seven-in-the-sec
On the defensive side of the ball, ESPN thinks the Gators and Georgia have the third best front 7 in the SEC. Alabama and LSU are ranked one and two respectively.
"The Florida-Georgia rivalry is one of the best in the SEC, and the winner could be decided by the team with the best front seven. The Bulldogs have the most experience returning with all seven starters potentially back, including future pros Lorenzo Carter and Davin Bellamy. The one question mark, however, is defensive tackle Trenton Thompson, who withdrew from classes during the spring after an overnight hospitalization. The Gators, on the other hand, have to withstand the loss of star linebacker Jarrad Davis and star defensive lineman Caleb Brantley. Cece Jefferson is back, though, and much is expected of Taven Bryan and Jordan Sherit."
Let the coach bashing, player hating and general negativity begin.
