Florida isn’t just known for its secondary.
While UF’s vaunted corners and safeties have often claimed the title of “DBU”, the Gators also boasted a talented defensive front that caused plenty of problems for opposing teams on its own. As UF prepares to head into the 2019 season, its defensive line will feature both returning stars and new additions.
The player to watch on the defensive front this year is redshirt senior Jabari Zuniga. The edge rusher has made his way onto numerous award watch lists – the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Lott IMPACT Trophy – just as seamlessly as he made his way into the backfield last season, accruing 6.