Three Florida Gators were included on preseason award watch lists.
There’s little debate as to why Mertz has garnered preseason praise. His initial arrival to Florida came with questions after a lackluster career at Wisconsin. But a new scenery meant new individual success.
His 2,903 passing yards and 20 touchdowns in 2023 were career-highs, and his 3 interceptions was a career-low. Additionally, his 72.9 completion percentage broke a UF individual season record. Meanwhile, redshirt-sophomore tight end Arlis Boardingham was named to the John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List, which is handed out to the nation’s top tight end in a season.
In his first year as a major contributor on offense, Boardingham led all UF tight ends with 26 receptions for 289 yards and 4 touchdowns last season. His touchdown reception total was tied for second on the team with Ricky Pearsall. Boardingham was also third on the team in receiving yards.Finally, center Jake Slaughter was named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List, which is given to the best collegiate center.
Cam Parker is a contributing writer at AllGators.com of FanNation-Sports Illustrated and is a recent graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in journalism. He also covers and broadcasts Alachua County high school sports with The Prep Zone and Mainstreet Daily News. When he isn't writing, he enjoys listening to '70s music such as The Band or Lynyrd Skynyrd, binge-watching shows and playing with his cat, Chester.
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