Five optimistic predictions for Florida Football ahead of 2024 season
There are plenty of reasons for concern, but there are also plenty of reasons for hope
Gators Will Have A Top Five Linebacker Unit
Florida was the worst tackling team in the SEC in 2023. There were many reasons why, but one massive one was that Florida's linebackers took a nosedive once Shemar James went down with a knee injury.
James is back for 2024, but just as important he will be flanked with support. Pup Howard got about 20 snaps a game last year as a true freshman with South Carolina and, just as importantly, had zero missed tackles.
Derek Wingo has experience, while Aaron Chiles and Myles Graham are exciting blue-chip prospects.
Add it all together and there is a pathway this could be one of the better units in the SEC.