Florida Football Season Preview: 2023 Predictions, Players To Watch, More

Chris Lee and Blake Lovell preview Florida Gators for the 2023 season in SEC football.

Billy Napier’s team will look to bounce back from a 6-7 season in 2022, but it won’t be easy with one of the toughest schedules in college football.

The Gators must also replace star quarterback Anthony Richardson, who was drafted No. 4 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2023 NFL Draft.

FLORIDA OFFENSE

– Graham Mertz joins from Wisconsin and will look to keep the offense headed in the right direction after Anthony Richardson’s exit to the NFL.

– Montrell Johnson and Trevor Etienne figure to be one of the top running back duos in the SEC.

– The Gators return a top offensive playmaker at wide receiver in Ricky Pearsall.

– Can Florida replace several key players on the offensive line?

FLORIDA DEFENSE

– The Gators will need to improve their defensive rankings in multiple areas: 86th in scoring, 99th in rushing, 83rd in passing, and 96th in total yards allowed in 2022.

– Memphis transfer Cam Jackson figures to be an impactful addition to the defensive line after starting all 13 games for the Tigers a season ago.

– Florida could have more depth at linebacker with several key transfers joining the position group.

– How will Michigan transfer RJ Moten factor into the secondary?

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