Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Eleven Gators Named to 2013 Phil Steele Preseason All-SEC Team

Eleven Florida football players were named to the 2013 Phil Steele Preseason All-SEC Team, released on Tuesday. Senior defensive lineman Dominique Easley, junior punter Kyle Christy and senior kick returner Andre Debose were each named to the first team.

Redshirt junior Ronald Powell, who will return after missing the 2012 season with a torn ACL, was named a second-team selection along with junior cornerback Marcus Roberson. Senior center Jonotthan Harrison and sophomore linebacker Antonio Morrison were chosen for the third team.

In a rare occurrence, junior defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy was chosen as both an offensive and defensive player, being selected as a fourth-team wide receiver and fourth-team cornerback. Junior quarterback Jeff Driskel and senior offensive lineman Jon Halapio were also named to the fourth-team offense, while senior defensive back Jaylen Watkins was named a fourth-team safety.