Florida Gators wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. is trending toward full availability for Saturday’s critical SEC matchup against No. 3 Georgia, marking a significant health milestone for the team. Singleton, a transfer from Georgia Tech, sustained a high-ankle sprain during the season opener against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 5. While he has missed two games entirely and managed lingering discomfort in four others, the bye week provided crucial recovery time. “I wouldn’t say full speed, but I’m close,” Singleton stated Tuesday, indicating the 5-foot-10, 182-pound Alexander, Georgia native is nearing his pre-injury form.
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The positive trajectory was evident in Florida’s recent performance against Texas, where Singleton led the Gators with six receptions for 32 yards and added eight rushing yards. Offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner highlighted the receiver’s returning explosiveness, noting that while Singleton is still fighting through the injury, his speed is beginning to return. “There’s definitely glimpses,” Faulkner said. “I give the kid credit. I mean, it’s tough to come back from a high-ankle sprain and really be the same. And you know, you see him still fighting through it every time he kind of gets tackled or rolled up; it does bother him.”
Singleton’s return to full capacity is pivotal for Florida’s offensive strategy as they prepare to face the top-ranked Bulldogs in Atlanta. The Gators aim to field their strongest possible lineup for this high-stakes rivalry game, with Singleton’s ability to stretch the field and create separation becoming a key factor. As the team navigates the final stretch of preparation, Singleton’s continued improvement offers a vital boost to an offense looking to match the physicality and pace of Georgia’s defense.
Source: Yahoo Sports
