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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a ball during NFL football practice on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Tough task for No. 13 Florida: replacing Pitts, Toney, Trask

By Mark Long Aug. 17, 2021 10:10 AM EDT

File-This Nov. 21, 2020, file photo shows LSU tight end Arik Gilbert against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark. Florida landed one of the country’s most coveted transfers Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, a likely replacement for star tight end Kyle Pitts. Former LSU standout Gilbert committed to the Gators on Twitter, saying “this is the best situation for me and I’m excited to join the family.” (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Former LSU TE Arik Gilbert chooses Florida as landing spot

By Mark Long Jan. 31, 2021 09:00 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass as LSU linebacker Andre Anthony (3) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
LSU at Florida 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 07:49 PM EST

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) runs after catching a pass to score a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Gainesville, Fla. Nov. 28, 2020. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Florida standout TE Pitts sits out LSU game as precaution

Dec. 12, 2020 07:05 PM EST

Colorado wide receiver Brenden Rice, left, celebrates catching a pass for a touchdown with wide receiver K.D. Nixon during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. Utah won 38-21. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
UAB at Rice 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 04:03 PM EST

Florida players celebrate with teammate Kadarius Toney (1) who scored a touchdown on a punt return during an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Gainesville, Fla. Nov. 28, 2020. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Mullen, No. 6 Florida can clinch SEC East title at Tennessee

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 03, 2020 09:09 AM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) listens as head coach Dan Mullen speaks to his players after an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Florida won 38-17. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 6 Florida seeking defensive turnaround against Kentucky

By Mark Long Nov. 27, 2020 01:57 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Heisman front-runner? Trask, No. 6 Florida thump Hogs 63-35

By Mark Long Nov. 14, 2020 10:35 PM EST

Arkansas quarterback Feleipe Franks, left, talks with Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin on the field before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Arkansas at Florida 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:49 PM EST

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tires to get past Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida's Pitts questionable vs Arkansas due to concussion

By Mark Long Nov. 09, 2020 04:25 PM EST