UPenn transfer Joey Slackman has been described as a “football guy” by many of his teammates and coaches since arriving on campus in the spring. The 2023 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year finished with 50 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and four sacks last season. Slackman brings talent, experience, and competitiveness on and off the field to a Gators’ defensive line that’s looking to make major strides under new assistant coach Gerald Chatman.
“He fits the mold of character that we stand for,” Chatman said on Slackman during spring camp. “He’s disciplined. He’s probably in my office right now waiting for me to watch the film, watch this practice.