Fourth year junior Princely Umanmielen ranks as the 10th best returning edge rusher in all of college football (2nd best in the SEC), according to Pro Football Focus. The Manor, Texas native totaled 39 tackles (16 solo), 9.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles as the Gators’ starting defensive end in 2022.
After Brenton Cox was removed from the team on Oct. 31, 2022, Umanmielen saw an increase in playing time, going from an average of 36.37 snaps per game in the first eight weeks of the season to 41.4 in the remaining five games.