The Florida Gators (3-3, 1-2 SEC) will be without their top running back, Montrell Johnson Jr., for Saturday’s game against Kentucky (3-3, 1-3). He was initially listed as questionable this week before being demoted to out. Johnson sustained a lower-body injury last week in the 23-17 overtime road loss to Tennessee.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. is not expected to miss an extended period of time with an apparent lower body injury suffered during the team's 23-17 overtime loss to then-No.
With the way all of the Florida Gators running backs ran the ball on Saturday against Mississippi State, it feels like it might be time to redistribute the amount of carries in that room. In this game against the Bulldogs, the Gators rushed for 226 yards on just 36 attempts, which comes out to be 6.3 yards per carry.
It's a huge state of Florida matchup to start the season, and both the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes are hoping that their Week 1's go a lot better than Florida State's.
Now the Gators are just 11 days away from a massive opening-weekend clash against No. 19 Miami, and head coach Billy Napier has provided an update on Johnson.
During his Monday press conference, Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier gave a number of updates on injured players, including running back Montrell Johnson Jr.
Despite Montrell Johnson returning to practice, running on the sideline, Florida stands at a rather intriguing position in regards to running backs. The Gators, as anyone that watches the games can tell you, want to pound the ball, in order to draw the defenders closer, helping the passing game.
The Florida Gators on Wednesday continued fall camp with another practice. Media were allowed to attend for a short portion of that practice. Gators Illustrated was in attendance and spent the time viewing the offensive line. Here are the main takeaways.
Florida Gators starting running back Montrell Johnson Jr. has suffered a knee injury during fall camp and is considered week-to-week. While that’s worrisome for the Gators, it does open the door for an opportunity to other players.
The Florida Gators on Tuesday continued fall camp with its sixth practice. Media were allowed to attend for a short portion of that practice. Gators Illustrated was in attendance and spent the time viewing the running backs and interior defensive line.
Florida Gators’ running back Montrell Johnson Jr. is out with a minor knee injury, Gators Illustrated has learned. His injury is considered week-to-week after having a routine scope procedure, according to 247 Sports’ Jacob Rudner . A career 2,500-yard rusher, Johnson Jr.
Four Florida Gators have been named to the preseason All-SEC teams, which were selected by media members during the 2024 SEC Media Days in Dallas. Headlining the group is senior running back Montrell Johnson Jr., who was named to the conference’s second team.
The Florida Gators had two top running backs in the SEC a year ago. Now, they have just one after the departure of star running back Trevor Etienne .
Eight Florida Gators football players have been selected for preseason All-SEC honors by Phil Steele, the publication announced this week. Punter Jeremy Crawshaw and running back Montrell Johnson made up the Gators’ first-team selections.
Much of the talk centering this Gators running back core has been about the loss of Trevor Etienne. However, the Gators running back room still finds itself with premier talent.
Already in the full swing of Spring practice, there are many Gator players looking to improve their NFL draft stock. With an impressive season, some of these rising juniors and seniors could play themselves into a high draft slot.
Montrell Johnson Jr. ran for 119 yards and two scores and Florida posted touchdowns on its first seven drives as the Gators routed FCS opponent McNeese 49-7 Saturday night in Gainesville, Fla.
#2 Pos: RB Ht: 5096 Wt: 218 40: 4.58 Hometown: New Orleans, LA High School: De La Salle Eligibility: 2024
Top-ranked Georgia will look to remain in national-championship form against reeling Florida when the rivals meet Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Jacksonville, Fla. The Bulldogs and Gators are coming off bye weeks while headed in opposite directions.
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