![Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889444007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0624-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889445007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0597-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889448007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0594-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889443007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0581-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators Cahron Rackley (32)during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889446007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0574-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators Cahron Rackley (32)during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators defensive back Aaron Gates (13) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889452007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0547-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators defensive back Aaron Gates (13) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators running back KD Daniels (21) runs with the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889450007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0537-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators running back KD Daniels (21) runs with the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889451007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0733-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) gesture to teammates during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889449007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0729-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) gesture to teammates during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) and Florida Gators wide receiver Ja'Quavion Fraziars (0) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889454007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0721-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) and Florida Gators wide receiver Ja’Quavion Fraziars (0) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889453007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0713-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889457007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0708-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators defensive back Ethan Wilson (46) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889456007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0570-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators defensive back Ethan Wilson (46) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators defensive back Ethan Wilson (46) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889455007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0568-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators defensive back Ethan Wilson (46) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) runs with the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889483007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0528-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) runs with the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889489007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0592-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889482007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0700-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=441&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) catches the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889488007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0696-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) catches the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators Josiah Davis (23) catches the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889487007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0686-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators Josiah Davis (23) catches the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators defensive lineman Tyreik Norwood (91) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889484007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0675-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators defensive lineman Tyreik Norwood (91) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators defensive back DJ Douglas (12) catches the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889486007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0649-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators defensive back DJ Douglas (12) catches the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889481007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0626-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889491007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0520-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889502007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0518-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators tight end Scott Isacks (85) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889498007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0512-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators tight end Scott Isacks (85) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889496007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0508-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889500007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0737-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889493007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0738-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889499007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0505-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889506007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0482-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889507007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-0491-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws the ball during the Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![The outside of the James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889509007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-3623-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The outside of the James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
![The first Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.gainesville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/03/08/NOSB/72889508007-flgai-030724-ncaaf-florida-spring-practice-3616-ncaa-gator-football-first-spring-practice.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The first Florida Gators first spring football practice at James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 7, 2024. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]
Chris Watkins/Special To The Gainesville Sun
