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Gators Begin Senior Sendoff

Florida has begun to honor their senior class on social media prior to Senior Day.

Zach Goodall

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While Senior Day is still days away, the Florida Gators have begun to honor their senior class ahead of what will be an emotional day in the Swamp on Saturday.

Across social media platforms, Florida has started posting clips of highlights and an interview with the position coach of each senior on the roster.

The initial post was dedicated to wide receiver Van Jefferson, one of Florida's leading receivers in back-to-back seasons after transferring from Ole Miss. Wide receivers coach Bully Gonzales vocalizes his appreciation for Jefferson's contributions.

"He's bought into the program," Gonzales said of Jefferson. "The Gator Standard is to be able to help this program in any which way possible, and take a look at a young man that came to a new program, came in, got his feet wet, changed different positions, and then embraced the role of special teams to help us." 

The 2019-20 senior class has been instrumental in rebuilding the foundation of Florida football under head coach Dan Mullen, and their efforts have paid dividends. Mullen has compiled a 19-5 record and is on the verge of a second New Year's Six Bowl appearance in as many seasons on the job.

The rest of the senior sendoff clips can be seen below. This story will be updated as more clips are posted.

Defensive tackle Adam Shuler

Running back Lamical Perine

"It's a thrill to coach him," Florida running backs coach Greg Knox said of Perine. "He brings something different to the table every day... He has been a joy to be around."

Defensive tackle Luke Ancrum Jr.

Wide receiver Josh Hammond

Safety Jeawon Taylor

"You know, he's a smart guy," safeties coach Ron English said about Taylor. "Seems like he's been hurt a bunch since I've been here, but you know he's been selfless in the fact that he does provide leadership for our players."

Long snapper Jacob Tilghman

Linebacker David Reese

Wide receiver Freddie Swain

Florida's Senior Day ceremony will begin at 7:15 P.M. on Saturday, November 30th, prior to kickoff against Florida State at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Zach Goodall
ZACH GOODALL

Zach Goodall is the publisher of AllGators.com on FanNation-Sports Illustrated, serving as a beat reporter covering football, recruiting, and occasionally other sports since 2019.  Before moving to Gainesville, Zach spent four years covering the Jacksonville Jaguars for SB Nation (2015-18) and Locked On Podcast Network (2017-19), originally launching his sports journalism career as a junior in high school. He also covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for FanNation-Sports Illustrated (2020-22). In addition to writing and reporting, Zach is a sports photographer and videographer who primarily shoots football and basketball games, practices and related events. When time permits in the 24/7 media realm, Zach enjoys road trips, concerts, golf and microbreweries. 

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