When the electric, elusive Toney zigged, his teammates too often zagged. Big plays were common, but busted assignments gave coaches pause about calling Toney’s number too often.
His continued development at wide receiver now could mean more touches and a more reliable weapon for the Gators.
“What I’ve seen from him is just a real development as a wide receiver,” UF coach Dan Mullen said Tuesday. “Everybody knows he’s a playmaker. He’s a great playmaker with the ball in his hands. He’s taken such a huge step forward in becoming a wide receiver now.”
During the past two seasons, Toney averaged 10.