Florida running back Jordan Scarlett (25) runs by Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. John Bazemore AP
Jordan Scarlett’s is getting his chance in the NFL.
The Carolina Panthers selected the Florida Gators running back and St. Thomas Aquinas alumnus with the 154th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft on Saturday.
Scarlett finished his UF career with 1,846 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns over 35 career games. A redshirt junior, he did not play in the 2017 season while serving a year-long suspension along with eight other teammates while being investigated for credit card fraud.