Florida Loses Defender For The Season Due To Significant Injury

Florida head coach Billy Napier revealed Monday that redshirt sophomore nose tackle Jamari Lyons Jamari Lyons suffered a broken ankle during scrimmage last weekend and will miss the 2024 season.

Lyons was expected to play a significant role in the Gators' defensive line rotation this season. Per SI.com:

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Lyons had to be carted off the field and donned an air cast. He appears to be the only major injury of the scrimmage.

The Cocoa, Fla., native was expected to take on a larger role on the Gators’ defensive line, especially at nose tackle behind incumbent starter Cam Jackson.

In 2023, Lyons recorded 20 total tackles (10 solo) and 2.5 tackles-for-loss while appearing in all 12 games. He split time as the backup nose tackle with Desmond Watson and was expected to do the same in 2024 albeit with more playing time.

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