The Gators suffered their first major blow of training camp last weekend. Junior cornerback Jaydon Hill tore his left ACL during a non-contact portion of practice and will miss the entire 2021 season, coach Dan Mullen confirmed on Thursday.
Hill previously tore his right ACL as a senior at Bob Jones High School in Huntsville, Alabama.
Hill had progressed each year with the Gators and was expected to be a starter this season.
“I think massive disappointment, being ready for this opportunity to be the guy,” Mullen said. “But, you’re looking at a young guy who’s been through this once and came out at the positive end at the other side.