Florida Football: 5 players who improved their stock in 2019 spring game

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GAINESVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 06: Trevon Grimes #8 of the Florida Gators attempts a reception against Kristian Fulton #22 of the LSU Tigers during the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Van Jefferson, Tyrie Cleveland, Freddie Swain were all household names in Gainesville, but Trevon Grimes’ spring game performance demands that his name be added to the mix.

In a game that showcased plenty of offensive firepower, no firework shined as bright or popped as loud as Grimes. He was so dominant that he set a Florida spring game record for receiving yards after recording 195 yards on only four receptions.

Gator Nation has eagerly awaited a breakout performance from the 6-foot-5 former five-star transfer from Ohio State. He flashed in the 2018 regular season finale against Florida State, but otherwise had a quiet first year for the Gators. After looking unstoppable during the spring game, expectations for Grimes will be sky-high come the beginning of the regular season.

After his big game, Grimes candidly spoke to why this year will be different:

"“I’ve had to overcome a lot of barriers, a lot of things. Like I said, I didn’t really play that much my freshman season. My sophomore season I was all right. I hold myself to a high expectation, so I really just had to get off a couple of mental barriers. And now that I feel like I overcame those and I’m having fun and going out there and having fun with my teammates and brothers there’s nothing that me or our team can accomplish this year.”"

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If Grimes continues his hot-streak, the Gators will certainly have the deepest receiving unit in the SEC and possibly the country.

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