Gators’ Jefferson has right shoulder surgery
GAINESVILLE — UF senior defensive end
injured his right shoulder during last weekend’s spring game and had surgery earlier this week, a source confirmed.
Expected to thrive in the Gators’ new 3-4 defensive alignment, Jefferson will spend the coming months rehabilitating his shoulder but is expected to return in time for preseason practice in early August.
The 6-foot-1, 242-pound Jefferson led UF with 13.5 tackles for loss (4.5 sacks) last year. But the native of Glen St. Mary, an hour north of Gainesville, has just 9.5 sacks in three seasons after arriving as the top pass rusher in the 2015 class.
Jefferson could shine in new defensive coordinator
aggressive scheme. First, Jefferson must get healthy.
Jefferson injured his shoulder early during his senior season in 2014 at Baker County High School, where he was a three-time All-State performer prior to the injury.
Jefferson signed with UF the following February as a five-star recruit and was one of the plums of former coach
first recruiting classes.
Even if Jefferson does not return on time, the Gators still have a number of pass rushers to step in, including and Clayton posted a team-best two sacks during the spring game. of the state’s top junior golfers, signed a letter of intent to compete for UCF.
Lamoureux earned 2016 Florida State Golf Association (FSGA) Junior Golfer of the Year honors one year after collecting runner-up honors. She was the 2015 Florida High School Activities Association Class 3A State Champion, playing for Seminole High near Tampa.
“I knew she was a special player from the first time I watched Alyssa play,” UCF women’s golf coach said. “She is one of the best competitors I've ever seen. We are so excited to add her to our roster next year. I am confident the experience she gained while playing in the top junior and amateur events will help her transition quickly to the college level. Alyssa will be a big part of our future success here at UCF.”
Lamoureux was the 2015 FSGA State Amateur runner-up. She qualified for the 2017 USGA Women's Amateur and also qualified for the 2016 USGA Junior Girls Championship.
She will be a freshman with the Knights when they begin their campaign this fall. 2018-19