Offensive Line in Florida Still Taking Shape

Matt PatchanIf at this point you had to choose the starting offensive line for Florida, Carl Johnson and the Pouncey twins would definitely be there, somewhere.

Where it gets tough is when you have to slot each of the players into a specific position.

Steve Addazio, who is the offensive coordinator for the Gators as well as the offensive line coach, has been quite frustrated by some of the team's injuries as of late. Maurkice Pouncey has not done much during the preseason, for example, because he is still recovery from surgery on his shoulder. Having an all-Pouncey brother guard tandem could be possible since Mike Pouncey could play the other guard spot. This is only going to be possible if the coaches are completely 100% sold on Sam Robey, a redshirt freshman, being able to handle the center position.

Addazio had certainly hoped to take a good look at the sophomores Matt Patchan and James Wilson, however both have injuries. Patchan was sidelined by a concussions and Wilson by an ankle injury, so this past scrimmage on Saturday did not allow Addazio to see them play. Patchan is aiming for a big to take the left tackle position, while Wilson also happens to be having a solid preseason. The key when it comes to Wilson is going to be remaining healthy.

Is there good news for the Gators? Yes. They are building plenty of depth and it appears as if they are going to have quite a few different options come the fall.

Johnson could possibly be playing left guard or perhaps left tackle depending on what Patchan ends up doing for the remainder of the preseason camp. It will appear that Marcus Gilbert is going to be the right tackle starter. Gilbert, who is a junior, has both started as left guard and as right guard during his playing career.

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In the Offense there are 6 Returning Starters:

  • Quarterback 15 Tim Tebow is a senior, 6-3, 245.
  • Quarterback 12 John Brantley is a sophomore, 6-3, 217.
  • Running Back 2 Jeffrey Demps is a sophomore, 5-8, 183, or
  • Running Back 2 Chris Rainey is a sophomore, 5-9, 175, or
  • Running Back 21 Emmanuel Moody is a junior, 6-0, 210.
  • Wide Receiver 6 Deonte Thompson is a sophomore, 6-0, 195.
  • Wide Receiver 88 Paul Wilson is a sophomore, 6-0, 190.
  • Wide Receiver 83 David Nelson is a senior, 6-5, 212.
  • Wide Receiver 16 Carl Moore is a senior, 6-3, 225.
  • Wide Receiver 11 Riley Cooper is a senior, 6-3, 215.
  • Wide Receiver 85 Frankie Hammond is a freshman, 6-0, 175.
  • Tight End 81 Aaron Hernandez is a junior, 6-3, 250.
  • Tight End 80 Desmond Parks is a freshman, 6-6, 233.
  • Left Tackle 57 Carl Johnson is a junior, 6-6, 330.
  • Left Tackle 71 Matt Patchan is a sophomore, 6-6, 260.
  • Left Guard 56 Maurkice Pouncey is a junior, 6-5, 312. Or:
  • Left Guard 66 James Wilson is a sophomore, 6-5, 329.
  • Left Guard 74 Maurice Hurt is a junior, 6-5, 305.
  • Center 50 Sam Robey is a freshman, 6-4, 291. Or:
  • Center 56 Maurkice Pouncey is a junior, 6-5, and 312.
  • Center 79 Corey Hobby is a junior, 6-4, and 293.
  • Right Guard 55 Mike Pouncey is a junior, 6-5, 320.
  • Right Guard 78 David Young is a freshman, 6-5, 303.
  • Right Tackle 76 Marcus Gilbert is a junior, 6-6, 320.
  • Right Tackle 58 Nick Alajajian is a freshman, 6-2, 280.

In the Defense there are 11 Returning Starters:

  • Defensive End 49 Jermaine Cunningham is a senior, 6-3, 252.
  • Defensive End 44 Duke Lemmens is a junior, 6-4, 260.
  • Defensive End 8 Carlos Dunlap is a junior, 6-6, 290.
  • Defensive End 94 Justin Trattou is a junior, 6-3, 264.
  • Nose Tackle 90 Lawrence Marsh is a junior, 6-5, 304.
  • Nose Tackle 6 Jaye Howard is a sophomore, 6-3, 305.
  • Defensive Tackle 92 Terron Sanders is a junior, 6-2, 309.
  • Defensive Tackle 99 Omar Hunter is a freshman, 6-0, 308.
  • Strong Side Line Backer 16 A.J. Jones is a junior, 6-1, 226.
  • Strong Side Line Backer 26 Lorenzo Edwards is a junior, 6-2, 236.
  • Middle Line Backer 51 Brandon Spikes is a senior, 6-3, 258.
  • Middle Line Backer 41 Ryan Stamper is a senior, 6-2, 235.
  • Weak Side Line Backer Ryan Stamper is a senior, 6-2, 235.
  • Weak Side Line Backer 32 Dustin Doe is a senior, 6-0, 231.
  • Weak Side Line Backer 30 Brandon Hicks is a junior, 6-2, 185.
  • Corner Back 29 Janoris Jenkins is a sophomore, 5-10, 188.
  • Corner Back 4 Wondy Pierre-Louis is a senior, 6-1, 185.
  • Corner Back 5 Joe Haden is a junior, 5-11, 190.
  • Corner Back 14 Markihe Anderson is a senior, 5-10, 182.

Specialists

  • Place Kicker 38 Jonathan Phillips is a senior, 5-10, 210.
  • Place Kicker 19 Caleb Sturgis is a sophomore, 5-11, 192.
  • Punter 17 Chas Henry is a junior, 6-4, 215.
  • Punter 92 Bobby Kane is a senior, 6-0, 192.
  • Kick Returner 25 Brandon James is a senior, 5-7, 186.
  • Kick Returner 33 Kestahn Moore is a senior, 5-10, 212.
  • Punt Returner 25 Brandon James is a senior, 5-7, 186.
  • Punt Returner 3 Chris Rainey is a sophomore, 5-9, 190.

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