Alabama offensive tackle Dameon George Jr. announced his move to Florida on Monday.
George, a consensus three-star prospect from Houston, Texas, North Shore, signed with Alabama through offers from Florida, Georgia, LSU, Texas A&M, Ohio State, and other programs in the Class of 2020.
George appeared in 13 games on Alabama’s offensive line in three years at Tuscaloosa and made three starts against New Mexico State, Arkansas and Auburn at the end of the 2021 regular season. He has also used a role as a blocker on field goals and extra points.
After stepping onto the field in two matchups last season, George announced his plans to enter the transfer portal on November 28, 2022. A rising fourth-year junior, he retains eligibility for two seasons with UF.
While George might not be viewed as a top transfer prospect after a rather inactive second campaign, his inclusion in Florida’s roster is nonetheless significant.
Florida went into the offseason after the departures of four starters in 2022 with glaring needs in its offensive line: left tackle Richard Gouraige (NFL Draft), left guard Ethan White (transfer portal), right guard O’Cyrus Torrence (NFL Draft) and proper tackle Michael Tarkin (Transfer to Southern California).
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The Gators also lost Depth Wardens Josch Braun and Yousef Mugharbil to the transfer portal before the end of last year. Braun has since moved to Arkansas.
Alongside George, Florida received a pledge from the former Baylor guard Micha Muzzccua on January 10th. The two transfers are expected to immediately compete for starting roles at their respective positions, paired with the acting first-team centre Kingsley EguakunFreshman All-American and 2022 swing tackle Austin Barber and 2022 anti-vibration Richie Leonard IV.
In spot-starting and rotational roles last season, Barber and Leonard appeared in 24 games together, with Barber making five starts and Leonard making one.
George is Florida’s seventh transfer pickup of the offseason after Mazzccua, quarterback Graham Mertz (Wisconsin), defender Cam’Ron Jackson (Memphis) and Caleb Banks (Louisville) and linebackers Teradia Mitchell (Ohio State) and Two Spurlock (Michigan).
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