Florida football spring practice: “Develop the mortar”

Florida Gators Football Spring Camp continued on Thursday.

The media looked at a further look at about 13 minutes of practice. Here 'what was observed:

What we have seen

Head coach Billy Napier has kept a tight ship in spring practice since his takeover of the team. The media do not have a big look and only see group periods for individual positions. As a result, many of the practice vision times are irrelevant. That was the case on Thursday.

DJ Lagway is still limited, Dallas Wilson and J. Michael Sturdivant continue to impress and the young boys are still improving.

.@Dereklagway If you are really good in handoffs and pumps in this low season.#Gator pic.twitter.com/bhnibsf5ap

– Nick Abreu (@nickabreu13) March 13, 2025

Not really much new, but one was to consider that the tight end group focused on blocking.

The new narrow ends have blocked through the drills, especially during the period of time. Air Force Transfer Caleb Rillos together with the newcomers Cameron Kossman and Micah Jones took part, while Hayden Hansen worked aside with Tony Livingston. In the end, Jones seemed quite wrapped, and Rillos used his experience as an example of the younger boys on the line.

New narrow ends when blocking exercises. Air Force transmission @Calebrillos The example of the newcomers @Micahjones23 And @Cameronkossmann#Gator pic.twitter.com/fvgitu5brf

– Nick Abreu (@nickabreu13) March 13, 2025

The run game should be a large part of the offensive game plan with the depth in the running back room this year. The tight ends play a major role as the sixth blocker in the line if this is the case.

The only remarkable player who was not available in training on Thursday was the defender D'Antre Robinson. Robinson is expected to be regularly inside the defensive line this season.

What they said

Billy Napier spoke on Thursday after training with the media and emphasized that it was not only about bricks, but also about the mortar. He said this spring that they were building this mortar. It is about putting the boys in the right attitude and preparing them in the aspects that may not contain football.

When he was asked about Lagway's recovery, he continued the idea that the tam will slowly accept it, but tries to keep him in the wrinkle during this time. He said Lagway still communicated with the players and sometimes calls the games.

Napier also praised the young core for showing this spring in the face of injuries. He expressly exclaimed the edge of Jayden Woods.

“He [Woods] Has the DNA early, ”he said.

The broad recipient Eugene Wilson III. Going on the podium for the first time since his injury last season. He said his recovery was smooth and he was happy to be back. He assured the media that he feels good for the previously injured hip, although he still plays jersey in a black non -contact.

In his third year with the program, Wilson III is one of the older recipients in the team. This creates an inherent leadership role.

“It's a blessing,” he said. “It's just with you [the freshmen receivers] Because they somehow came in with the work morality. “

Wilson III. Should have a major impact on the crime in 2025.