The Florida Gators will be without their leading receiver this weekend when the LSU Tigers come to town. Tyrie Cleveland has a high ankle sprain and Jim McElwain says he doesn’t expect the sophomore will be able to go on Saturday.
“Tyrie Cleveland will be out, expect him to be out anyways,” McElwain said Monday. “He’s in a boot right now. You know, the dreaded not normal ankle (sprain), but high ankle.”
Cleveland has 15 receptions for 326 yards and two touchdowns on the season — leading the team in each category. Cleveland owns receptions of 63, 50, 49 and 45 yards. He’s the only receiver on the team with a reception of over 40 yards. Cleveland also had a 98-yard reception for Florida last year against LSU.
“He’s definitely a big problem for defenses. He’s a vertical threat,” receiver Josh Hammond said. “It’s a next man up mentality though.”