Gators get enhance as RB Johnson cleared to play

Aug 28, 2024, 09:20 PM ET

GAINESVILLE, Fla.– Florida running back Montrell Johnson has actually been cleared to play against No. 19 Miami on Saturday, a big boost for the underdog Gators.Johnson had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee after sustaining an injury throughout the first week of training school. But he returned to practice today and was noted as a starter Wednesday.”If he’s on that depth chart– at the top of

the list– that indicates he’s prepared to go,”coach Billy Napier stated following practice Wednesday night.Johnson has played in every game considering that following Napier to

Gainesville from Louisiana-Lafayette. He has 1,658 backyards hurrying and 15 touchdowns in 2 years with the Gators regardless of sharing repeatings with Trevor Etienne.With Etienne now at Georgia, Johnson was anticipated to take a larger work as a senior.

The knee injury was a setback, but it likewise allowed sophomore Treyaun Webb and freshmen Jaden Baugh and KD Daniels to get more experience during camp. Napier called it”a true blessing in camouflage.” However he made it clear Johnson would be on the field early and typically versus Miami. “He has tremendous experience,”Napier said.”This will be his fourth year with us in the system and certainly he’s been really productive. He is among the few rushes in the nation that’s approaching 2,500 yards. Montrell’s a smart player. He’s got grace. He has composure. He is among the best practice players that we have, and he has character.”Colleagues invited his return, too. “It’s going to imply a lot, veteran guy, enjoy it for him,”guard Knijeah Harris stated.” Simply thrilled to see him

get loose. “