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Heading into Saturday’s matchup, Gators defensive back Kaiir Elam recapped the defense’s performance against No. 1 Alabama (3-0) last weekend and discussed this weekend’s matchup against Tennessee (2-1). Not Satisfied Following Florida’s (2-1) 31-29 loss to the top-ranked Crimson Tide, Elam tweeted that the loss was unacceptable and that he …

If there’s one thing which comforts Gator’s defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, it’s depth. In 2020, Florida was No. 83 nationally in total defense, experiencing a major drop off from 2019’s mark of No. 7. Being that, Gators fans are hungry to see an improved unit following a full offseason of …

It’s safe to say the Gator defense struggled mightily in 2020. For the first time in the Dan Mullen Era, Florida’s defense ranked outside the top 50 in total defense (No. 74). The Gators allowed 30.83 points per game, a far cry from 2019’s total of 15.46. Additionally, they allowed …

One of the biggest problems for Florida football throughout the 2020 season was the struggling secondary. As they are hoping to make some strides in Spring practice, Gators cornerback Kaiir Elam has a few goals in mind going into the 2021 season. One of those goals being to prove himself …

With spring practices in full swing, the Gator defense will look to make big strides as the unit hopes to improve on a down 2020 season. Taking Advantage of Spring One thing the football program didn’t have, or any school in the country for that matter, was spring practices in …

Four University of Florida football players were named semifinalists for several different awards Monday. The National College Football Awards Association recognized Kyle Trask, Kyle Pitts, Evan McPherson and Kaiir Elam for their strong seasons this year. Trask was named a semifinalist for both the Maxwell Award and the Davey O’Brien …

Opening Game After allowing 35 points to Ole Miss last Saturday, questions circle around Florida’s defense. The defense failed to meet expectations in the season-opener, especially considering the Gators ranked top-10 in points allowed per game (15.5) last season. Florida lost several key defensive starters to the draft including cornerback …

Kaiir Elam had an exciting first season as a Gator. The defensive back appeared in all 13 games and made five starts in his first collegiate season. He totaled 11 tackles, three interceptions and four passes defended (tied for second-most on the team). Elam also ended the 2019 season on …

The Gator football team received good news regarding the return of defensive back Marco Wilson. On Monday, Wilson announced that he is returning for his redshirt junior season in 2020 rather than entering the NFL draft. https://twitter.com/MJW_era/status/1214277181045714947 Marco Wilson #3 Wilson is a versatile defensive player for Florida who has …

It may be late in the season, but fans could finally see Florida’s defense at full strength. The final regular-season game is a sub-optimal time for one of the nation’s most talented defenses to come together. However, in a testing, trying season for the Gators, the team — and the …