Redshirt freshman Jamari Lyons has been a nice surprise along the Gators’ defensive line through three games of the 2023 season, totaling nine tackles (four solo) and two tackles for loss in 43 snaps as a reserve.
During his freshman campaign in 2022, Lyons played in just three games, recording two tackles in 28 snaps.
The transition to college was difficult for the Cocoa, Florida native, who arrived in Gainesville at 330 pounds.
“February, my senior year, I tore a ligament, I had to repair it,” Lyons said. “Coming here was kind of hard, I was out of shape.