The Gators’ offensive line had to improve as a unit without flashing signs of growing pains.
When it came to run blocking in 2019, Florida’s front five ranked 93rd nationally. On passing plays, they gave up 116 pressures with 40 combined sacks and hits. So, what else is there to do for a unit that ranked 92nd by Pro Football Focus?
Offensive line coach John Hevesy and head coach Dan Mullen utilized the offseason to boost the offensive line. He and Mullen hoped the work put in over the offseason, experience gained, and the injection of new talent, notably by the addition of graduate transfer Stewart Reese, would help alleviate the line’s issues in 2019.