Florida mentor Billy Napier declared Monday that veteran beginning linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. has been excused from the group, denoting a huge disaster for the Gators safeguard.
A redshirt junior, Cox began every one of the 32 games that he played during his vocation with the Gators.
There’s sure assumptions and guidelines that accompany that. Brenton [was] in his third year, clearly has turned out to be super useful things for the College of Florida, and we wish him only awesome. In some cases, you need to pursue choices that are to the greatest advantage of the group. Undoubtedly, Brenton, we will give our very best for assist him with his progress. However, that’s all there is to it. We’ve chosen to continue on.”
The misfortune is colossal for a Florida group that as of now sits at 4-4 (1-4 SEC) and 6th in the SEC East.
Cox drives the Gators with nine quarterback rushes and eight handles for misfortune.
He is tied for second with two sacks. He has been one of the most predictable guarded players.
For the Gators during his vocation, beginning every one of the 13 games at BUCK.
Last year and scoring group highs in TFL (14.5) and sacks (8.5).
Cox was recorded as Florida’s starter at JACK on the profundity outline delivered Monday, with sophomore Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr. is recorded as his reinforcement. Powell-Ryland has 11 handles, one tackle for misfortune and three quarterback rushes in eight games. Redshirt sophomore Lloyd Summerall III, who has seven game appearances, could likewise be a choice to supplant Cox.
The previous five-star prospect and negative. 23 by and large player in the Class of 2018 from Stockbridge (Georgia) Secondary School at first endorsed with Georgia. He had 20 handles – – two of which were for a misfortune – – in 11 games with the Bulldogs in 2018.
Florida will go to School Station to take on Texas A&M (3-5, 1-4 SEC) on Saturday around early afternoon ET.
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