The Florida football team capped off a successful season with a dominating win over Michigan in the Peach Bowl. It was a feel-good moment for a team that returned a lot of talent from 2017’s 4-7 campaign.
The Gators are taking a hit in some of their most important positions in 2019. Defensive lineman Jachai Polite, who had the second-most sacks (11) in the SEC, is gone. Star safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, who was tied for second in the SEC in interceptions (4), is gone. Four starters on the offensive line — Tyler Jordan, Martez Ivey, Fred Johnson and Jawaan Taylor — are gone.