Jim McElwain’s first season was a surprising success, resulting in 10 wins and an SEC East title. Florida is hoping to build on that success in 2016, but that’s a tall task.

Here’s what I’m buying and what I’m selling on the Gators following spring practice:

What I’m buying

McElwain’s recruiting methods

Throughout 2015, McElwain worked on building a large recruiting class (25 signees). While choosing which prospects to offer, McElwain placed a premium on recruits who could enroll at UF in January and take part in spring practice. With many starters departing on both sides of the ball, the coach signed a UF record 12 early enrollees.

During the Orange and Blue Debut, it was evident that many of those early enrollees – most notably junior college transfers K Eddy Pinerio, RB Mark Thompson and WR Dre Massey – will contribute in 2016. When it comes to addressing roster needs, McElwain gets it done.

Del Rio 2016

When Will Grier announced his decision to transfer, it was understandable that many Gators fans weren’t sure about a walk-on, two-time transfer quarterback taking over the starting job. While Del Rio is a walk-on for Florida’s scholarship purposes and his family’s ability to cover tuition (son of NFL coach Jack Del Rio), he did have Power 5 offers out of high school from Colorado State, Oklahoma State, Oregon State and UCLA.

Once Del Rio was able to show his stuff in the spring game, any concerns were put to sleep. Granted, he was leading first-teamers against the second-string defense, but Del Rio showed a command of the offense. McElwain and offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier’s play calls are designed to get wide receivers open, and Del Rio demonstrated he will be able to get them the ball.

Del Rio, a redshirt sophomore, might get passed on the depth chart in 2017 or 2018, but for now, he’s the Gators’ top signal-caller.

Randy Shannon’s coaching

Redshirt freshman LB Kylan Johnson (8 total tackles, 6 solo tackles, INT, QB hurry) was one of the standout defensive performers of the spring game. Johnson’s numbers are even more impressive considering he was recruited as a safety and converted to linebacker to address depth concerns. With the help of Shannon, UF’s linebackers coach, Johnson has likely found a new home.

What I’m selling

Treon Harris wearing orange and blue

It’s becoming more and more difficult to foresee any scenario in which Treon Harris, currently indefinitely suspended, contributes to the Gators in 2016. With four quarterbacks on roster, Harris is no longer needed at the position. There was talk of Harris changing positions, but at this point, one has to wonder if that is worth the trouble for McElwain and the staff.

As someone who has missed a football game in each of his two seasons on campus for disciplinary matters, Harris does not seem to learn from his mistakes. Once the current issue is resolved with the university and/or law enforcement (the details that have been offered are vague), it is likely time for a fresh start somewhere else.

Jordan Scarlett’s carries

Scarlett was supposed to be the next big thing. As a four-star recruit, he had the highlight tape of a running back primed to make an immediate impact. Scarlett showed flashes of potential greatness as a freshman, but saw only limited action.

If the spring game is indicative of where the running backs stand, Scarlett’s carries are unlikely to go up in 2016. On seven rushes, Scarlett netted only five yards. The TV broadcast mentioned Scarlett’s hamstring issues in spring practice, but one has to assume he was healthy for the game since he played. He also had the tough draw of going against the first-team defense, but if he were to start on Saturdays, he would be going against opponents’ first-team defense.

Wide receivers not named Antonio Callaway

The Gators were without Callaway all spring, and in the Orange and Blue Debut he was sorely missed. While the offense moved the ball through the air and scored plenty of points, noticeably absent was the vertical threat provided by Callaway.

This isn’t saying all of Florida’s receivers are bad or the passing game is doomed – Massey is already looking like a playmaker in the slot, WR CJ Worton has shown reliable hands, and tight ends C’yontai Lewis and DeAndre Goolsby can exploit mismatches. Callaway, though, was a game changer on the exterior, and no one filled that role in the spring game.