Five-star Gators freshman OT Martez Ivey to have knee scoped

Five-star Florida freshman Martez Ivey will have his knee scoped on Friday, leaving his status for next weekend’s season opener and beyond uncertain according to Gators coach Jim McElwain.

Martez Ivey is getting a scope on Friday morning on a pre-existing leg injury.

— Andrew Spivey (@AndrewSpiveyGC) August 27, 2015

Jim McElwain on Martez Ivey getting a knee scope tomorrow: “It doesn’t appear to be a season ending thing.”

— Cody Jones (@CJonesScout) August 27, 2015

McElwain says that Mason Halter, David Sharpe and Fred Johnson can all handle the tackle spots with Martez Ivey out.

— Andrew Spivey (@AndrewSpiveyGC) August 27, 2015

Florida’s hoping the knee injury isn’t serious to a projected rookie contributor, but Ivey needs to be further evaluated after complaining of soreness in his leg.

Earlier this week, Ivey was working with the Gators’ first team at tackle. Florida’s offensive line is the least experienced unit in the SEC, returning only one player with starting experience.