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Florida leads all FBS teams in true freshman participation
By Rolando Rosa
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Florida is off to a 4-2 record this season heading into a road matchup against South Carolina (2-3) this weekend. The Gators have been getting plenty of contributions from true freshmen.
According to research from On3’s Zach Abolverdi, Florida ranks No. 1 in the FBS in true freshman participation with 11 members seeing action. The amount is 4 more than Clemson and LSU, both tied for 2nd on the list.
#Gators have had more true freshman play in every game than any FBS team.
1. 11 UF
2. 7 Clemson
7 LSU
4. 6 TAMU
5. 5 Iowa St
5 Arkansas St
5 Baylor
5 Kentucky
5 Oregon
5 Tennessee— Zach Abolverdi (@ZachAbolverdi) October 12, 2023
Some examples of true freshmen making an impact are tight end Arlis Boardingham, running back Treyaun Webb, and receiver Eugene Wilson III.
The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Boardingham has caught 13 receptions for 150 yards and 3 touchdowns. The California native arrived at Florida as the No. 23 ATH in the nation, according to 247Sports.
The 5-foot-11, 210-pound Webb has rushed for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns with 6.6 yards per carry. 247Sports deemed the Jacksonville native as the No. 17 running back in the country.
The 5-foot-10, 205-pound Wilson III is second on the Gators in receptions (20) and receiving yards (168) along with a receiving touchdown. Wilson III has also rushed for 27 yards on 2 carries. The Tampa native came to Gainesville as the nation’s 109th best prospect, per 247Sports.
Florida at South Carolina is slated for a 3:30 p.m. EST kickoff on Saturday and will be televised on the SEC Network.
