Video: Jim McElwain talks about first spring practice, brags on new kicker

Florida held its first spring practice on Wednesday.

The big news out coming out of Gainesville prior to practice was that QB Luke Del Rio was granted a third year of eligibility.

It was a bit of good news after it was revealed on Tuesday that both QB Treon Harris and WR Antonio Callaway would not be with the team for spring practice.

Gators coach Jim McElwain met with the media following the practice.

He bragged on his new kicker Eddy Pineiro, who made all of his field goal attempts, including a 58-yarder:

McElwain on @eddypineiro1 in #Gators first spring practice: "This is the first time I haven't seen it on social media."

— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) March 9, 2016

McElwain went on to say that @eddypineiro1 made all of his FGs today, including a 58-yard FG to end practice. #Gators

— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) March 9, 2016

Gators fans know all too well the important of a strong kicker after the disastrous results from the position in the 2015 season.

Del Rio went on the field with the first-team offense, which was expected based on some of the comments McElwain made about his being around last season to absorb the system.

McElwain on Luke Del Rio: "He’s been awful hungry to get out here, and he showed he was ready." #Gators

— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) March 9, 2016

Here’s a look at McElwain’s post-practice comments:

Florida linebacker Jarrad Davis also met the with Gainesville media and explained his decision to return for his senior season in 2016:

#Gators LB Jarrad Davis on returning for his senior season and what he hopes to improve on. pic.twitter.com/Mal7YnAO7H

— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall) March 9, 2016