The Florida Gators injury list continues to grow as the Gators get set to play Alabama in the SEC Championship this Saturday.
Jordan Sherit (knee) will be out for the game and will need surgery, Jim McElwain said on Monday. Sherit joins seven other starters on the list of injured players that won’t be available this weekend.
Starters out
Defensive lineman Jordan Sherit (knee)
Defensive lineman Bryan Cox (ankle)
Safety Marcus Maye (arm)
Safety Nick Washington (high ankle sprain)
Linebacker Alex Anzalone (arm)
Linebacker Jarrad Davis (ankle)
Center Cam Dillard (knee)
Freshman safety Jeawon Taylor will also miss the game after injuring his shoulder on special teams. Starting left guard Martez Ivey left the field following Florida’s loss on crutches.
“I’ve got to say how proud I am of Martez Ivey to give an effort last week,” McElwain said. “He will be limited moving forward.
Duke Dawson (ankle) and Ahmad Fulwood will be evaluated this week.
“Duke Dawson won’t practice at least for a couple days. Hope to get him out there Wednesday. Jury’s out on that one,” said McElwain. “Ahmad Fulwood went out in the that game. We’re hoping to know more on Wednesday as well.”