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Grimes, Carter announce intentions to play in 2020

Grimes, Carter announce intentions to play in 2020

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And the exhale begins.

It was widely reported, and confirmed by head coach Dan Mullen, that several players had chosen not to attend Florida’s first three practices.

Two of the absent players announced on Twitter their intentions of playing the 2020 season.

WR Trevon Grimes and DE Zachary Carter will return to practice and join their teammates in preparation for the season opener at Mississippi on September 26.

Carter sent out the following tweet Thursday morning:

Thursday afternoon, Grimes hinted at a return with this tweet:

Grimes clarified, via a response, Thursday evening:

Both Carter and Grimes are expected to start this season.

Carter is hoping for a breakout season as he tries to replace the void left by Jonathan Greenard and Jabari Zuniga. Carter recorded twenty-eight tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2019.

Grimes’ return is especially important to Florida’s success. The Gators lost four high-impact receivers from a year ago. Grimes has hauled in 59 receptions for 855 yards and five scores in two seasons with Florida.

Grimes transferred to Florida from Ohio State prior to the 2018 season. The talented receiver’s mother had a bout with cancer and currently works as a critical care nurse in South Florida.

While the story is centered on the return of a pair of Gators returning to play, Kassidy Hill, of SInow, encapsulates the moment perfectly:

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