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Florida Football: Way-too-early 2022 depth chart projection

By Jackson Caudell

Florida Gators head football coach Billy Napier answers a question about his teams preparation during a weekly press conference at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, in Gainesville, Feb. 11, 2022. Napier was asked about coaching hires, recruiting, his team preparation plans and also mentioned the Gators will begin Spring practice March 15.Flgai 02112022 Napierufpresser 02
Florida Gators head football coach Billy Napier answers a question about his teams preparation during a weekly press conference at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, in Gainesville, Feb. 11, 2022. Napier was asked about coaching hires, recruiting, his team preparation plans and also mentioned the Gators will begin Spring practice March 15.Flgai 02112022 Napierufpresser 02 /
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Dec 23, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Justin Shorter (4) receives a pass defended by UCF Knights defensive back Corey Thornton (14) in the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Justin Shorter (4) receives a pass defended by UCF Knights defensive back Corey Thornton (14) in the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receiver

Starting X receiver: Xzavier Henderson
Backup: Caleb Douglas

Starting Slot Receiver: Trent Whittemore
Backup: Marcus Burke

Starting Z Receiver: Justin Shorter
Backup: Ja’Markis Weston

This is going to be yet another position where there is uncertainty for the Gators. They lost their leading receiver Jacob Copeland to the transfer portal. This team lacks a true number one threat and that could hurt them this season unless someone steps up in a big way.

The top receiver for the Gators should be Justin Shorter. He is the leading receiver that returns this season and is going to have to be the top guy for Florida this season. On the opposite side of Shorter will be Xzavier Henderson who had 277 yards and two touchdowns last season. He is talented but has not had the production one would expect.

The slot receiver should be Trent Whittemore who only had a little over 200 yards for the Gators last season and only one touchdown. That is the theme of the position group. Little production and only some talent. Expect this to be a position that Florida might look to add some transfers to after spring practice.

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