Competition is the name of the game for Florida Football as training camp progresses

Florida Football is turning up the heat on their training camp competition. Head coach Billy Napier expressed his satisfaction with the intensity and depth of talent across the roster, with competition being the buzzword he focused on during his press conference on Saturday.

"Competition is heating up," Napier stated, highlighting the fierce battles for positions on both sides of the ball.

Napier began by praising freshman DJ Lagway's development, noting his improved comfort in the system and fundamental skills.

However, Napier emphasized the need for overall offensive improvement, stating, "We need to make improvement in that area. Typically after three days, that's what we're talking about: precision on offense, detail, all 11 players been able to do their job."

The offensive line is another area of focus. Napier lauded the depth and physicality of the group while acknowledging the need for continued development. "It was pretty violent out there last night," he described, hinting at the intensity of practice.

Individual players like Elijhah Badger, Joey Slackman, and Caleb Banks were discussed. Badger, in particular, will continue to be a focal point for fans after he transferred in from Arizona State. The wide receiver group may be one of the bigger unknowns for the Gators in 2024, and it is among the trickiest to predict as to who will compose the the group on August 31 against Miami.

"And that's one of the positions on our team where some of the roles are to be determined. But I do think that Badger has made progress and it showed up I think yesterday is where I was like, 'OK, I can kind of see … he is explosive, he is athletic, he can run after the catch. He has a vertical threat to his game. And he's got play strength and he's got length; he's a 6-1 guy but he's got great, great length."

In the end, Napier continued his theme he has reiterated throughout camp of culture and being bought into turning the ship around in 2024

"We're trying to get consumed at being the best we can be. I'm a firm believer that a player that lacks character, at some point, he's going to let you down."