Mr2Bits
Gator Fan
The Florida Gators currently have 16 Redshirt Freshman on the roster. These are guys who were in their first year at Florida in 2009, but either did not play enough or were injured and qualified for a redshirt. This means the 2009 season did not count as a year of eligibility for them. Of the 16 redshirt freshman on the roster, there are five key guys we need to keep an eye on.
<strong>1. Jordan Reed - TE/QB</strong>
<a href="http://www.gatorenvy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12759&highlight=reed">Jordan Reed</a> was a quarterback in high school but has since been converted to TE during his time at UF. Reed is a big guy at 6'3", 240 lbs -- very similar to Tim Tebow. With Aaron Hernandez leaving for the NFL, Reed will compete for the starting job and could see plenty of action.
<strong>2. Jelani Jenkins - LB</strong>
The Gators are pretty thin at linebacker - we lost Brandon Spikes, Ryan Stamper and Dustin Doe. Competition will be fierce for the starting LB spots and you have to think Jelani Jenkins will have a good shot at one of them. He's 6'0", 200 lbs and dressed for all 14 games in 2009. If he doesn't start, he shold still see plenty of action vs. Miami (OH), USF, and ASU.
<strong>3. Andre Debose - WR</strong>
Nagging injuries kept <a href="http://www.gatorenvy.com/forums/showthread.php?p=52919">Andre Debose</a> out of action in the 2009 season. He is a five star guy and one of the top WRs coming out of high school. The Gators have high hopes for Debose - who could be like a Percy Harvin / Brandon James combo. He's 5'11", 183 lbs and lightning fast. The Gators have been lacking at WR lately, so expect Debose to see a lot of balls come his way.
<strong>4. Kedric Johnson - DE</strong>
Defensive end is another position that the Gators are a little weak at - we lost Carlos Dunlap and Jermaine Cunningham to the NFL. Someone will need to step up on the other side of Justin Trattou. Kedric Johnson, who is 6'3", 252 lbs, could be the guy. He dressed for seven games in 2009, including the Sugar Bowl, but did not see any action.
<strong>5. Jon Halapio - OL</strong>
For the most part the Gators offensive line will be set - they only lost one guy (Maurkice Pouncy). But I wanted to throw an offensive lineman out there that might push some of the backups and get some playing time against the weaker opponents. Halapio is 6'3", 305 lbs and was referred to "an immovable object on the line" by the St. Petersburg Times.
Are there any redshirt freshman that you think will push for a starting job or serious playing time? Post a comment and let me know.
<strong>1. Jordan Reed - TE/QB</strong>
<a href="http://www.gatorenvy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12759&highlight=reed">Jordan Reed</a> was a quarterback in high school but has since been converted to TE during his time at UF. Reed is a big guy at 6'3", 240 lbs -- very similar to Tim Tebow. With Aaron Hernandez leaving for the NFL, Reed will compete for the starting job and could see plenty of action.
<strong>2. Jelani Jenkins - LB</strong>
The Gators are pretty thin at linebacker - we lost Brandon Spikes, Ryan Stamper and Dustin Doe. Competition will be fierce for the starting LB spots and you have to think Jelani Jenkins will have a good shot at one of them. He's 6'0", 200 lbs and dressed for all 14 games in 2009. If he doesn't start, he shold still see plenty of action vs. Miami (OH), USF, and ASU.
<strong>3. Andre Debose - WR</strong>
Nagging injuries kept <a href="http://www.gatorenvy.com/forums/showthread.php?p=52919">Andre Debose</a> out of action in the 2009 season. He is a five star guy and one of the top WRs coming out of high school. The Gators have high hopes for Debose - who could be like a Percy Harvin / Brandon James combo. He's 5'11", 183 lbs and lightning fast. The Gators have been lacking at WR lately, so expect Debose to see a lot of balls come his way.
<strong>4. Kedric Johnson - DE</strong>
Defensive end is another position that the Gators are a little weak at - we lost Carlos Dunlap and Jermaine Cunningham to the NFL. Someone will need to step up on the other side of Justin Trattou. Kedric Johnson, who is 6'3", 252 lbs, could be the guy. He dressed for seven games in 2009, including the Sugar Bowl, but did not see any action.
<strong>5. Jon Halapio - OL</strong>
For the most part the Gators offensive line will be set - they only lost one guy (Maurkice Pouncy). But I wanted to throw an offensive lineman out there that might push some of the backups and get some playing time against the weaker opponents. Halapio is 6'3", 305 lbs and was referred to "an immovable object on the line" by the St. Petersburg Times.
Are there any redshirt freshman that you think will push for a starting job or serious playing time? Post a comment and let me know.
