Gators center Jake Slaughter, third from left, is joined by UF head coach Billy Napier and offensive line coaches Rob Sale and Jonathan Decoster on Friday afternoon. (Photo: Jordan Herald/UAA Communications)
Photo Blog: Slaughter's Special Day
Friday, January 17, 2025 | Football, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gators starting center Jake Slaughter had a 2024 season to remember, earning First Team All-American honors.
Slaughter announced before the Gasparilla Bowl that he was returning to school next season and on Friday afternoon, he celebrated a special honor with more than 20 of his teammates, coaches and family.
Slaughter became the first UF player since offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence two years ago to earn First Team All-American honors and an honorary brick outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The brick's unveiling took place during a ceremony on Friday that was attended by UF head coach Billy Napier and offensive line coaches Rob Sale and Jonathan Decoster.
Here is a look at the event through the images of football team photographer Jordan Herald:
SLAUGHTER'S SPECIAL DAY
Slaughter kneels next to the brick in his honor on the sidewalk outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ...
A look at the brick as a worker puts the finishes touches on it ...
Slaughter grew up in Marion County and attended Trinity Catholic in Ocala. He poses with his proud parents ...
Slaughter had a large group of teammates on hand to share in the special moment ...
An up-close look at Slaughter's All-American brick ...
Slaughter announced before the Gasparilla Bowl that he was returning to school next season and on Friday afternoon, he celebrated a special honor with more than 20 of his teammates, coaches and family.
Slaughter became the first UF player since offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence two years ago to earn First Team All-American honors and an honorary brick outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The brick's unveiling took place during a ceremony on Friday that was attended by UF head coach Billy Napier and offensive line coaches Rob Sale and Jonathan Decoster.
Here is a look at the event through the images of football team photographer Jordan Herald:
SLAUGHTER'S SPECIAL DAY
Slaughter kneels next to the brick in his honor on the sidewalk outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ...
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