Gators Fall Camp 2023: Notes and Photo Gallery From Day 1

Odom returned to practice in front of reporters for the first time this year on Monday, as he was held out of spring camp while recovering from a knee injury suffered against Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl in Dec. 2022.

Gators offensive line coach Rob Sale shared on Sunday that Mazzccua will be "limited" to begin fall camp, although head coach Billy Napier called Mazzccua's recovery from a spring shoulder injury that required surgery "on schedule" at SEC Media Days earlier in July.

Wilson, a speedy and agile freshman receiver who is the son of former NFL safety Eugene Wilson II, began fall practice performing rehabilitative activities on the side field.

Lagway, the leader of Florida's 2024 recruiting class, observes the current contributors at his position during individual drills.

Mertz is widely expected to be named Florida's starting quarterback for the 2023 season sometime this fall.

Although he is less experienced than Mertz and Jack Miller III, Brown will compete for a role at the quarterback position this year following a productive offseason with both the UF football and baseball teams.

Hudson transferred to Florida from Florida International in May following five seasons with the Panthers, over which he took the field for a total of 1,564 offensive snaps.

Johnson, a summer enrollee, was one of the top-rated members of Florida's 2023 recruiting class. He joined the Gators after flipping his commitment from Ohio State.

A former walk-on, Jackon was promoted to the Gators' full-time scholarship roster ahead of the 2023 season.

George, who transferred to Florida from Alabama in January, is a strong contender for the role of starting right tackle. Hudson is likely to compete with George for the spot. 

Raymond, who was promoted in February, oversaw Florida's cornerbacks during Monday's media viewing period.

Mitchell, fellow sophomore Kamari Wilson and junior Michigan transfer R.J. Moten are likely to rotate significantly at the safety position for Florida this season.

Florida's leading receiver from a year ago, Pearsall on Monday was named to the Maxwell Award Watch List, which is presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football.

Jackson soared in the recruiting rankings following his summer 2022 commitment to Florida, thanks to a productive first season as a full-time cornerback as a senior. He joined the Gators for spring practices as an early enrollee.

Another early enrollee at cornerback, Gates originally pledged to the Dan Mullen-led Florida coaching staff and maintained his pledge during Billy Napier's first season in charge. 

Collins, a true freshman, has been vocal about his ambition to receive early playing time at Florida. 

Umanmielen practiced wearing the No. 1 jersey for the first time on Monday following an offseason switch from the No. 33.