<a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-gators/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida</a> offensive lineman <a href="https://www.on3.com/rivals/devon-manuel-36413/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Devon Manuel</a> was arrested for misdemeanor DUI and felony possession of a concealed weapon, according to police records. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning.



Manuel was arrested on SW 34th Street in Gainesville shortly after midnight on July 18, an arrest report shows. He is charged with one count of felony possession of a concealed weapon/electric weapon/device and one count of misdemeanor DUI.



Manuel is preparing for his second season at Florida after transferring from <a href="https://www.on3.com/sites/hawg-beat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arkansas</a> ahead of the 2024 campaign. He appeared in three games for the Gators as he served largely in a reserve role.



At Arkansas, Manuel appeared in nine games as a redshirt sophomore in 2023, including four starts. He had the second-highest run block grade on the roster that year, according to Pro Football Focus, as he totaled 417 snaps.



Manuel is expected to once again be a depth piece on a Florida offensive line tasked with protecting <a href="https://www.on3.com/rivals/dj-lagway-34744/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DJ Lagway</a>. The Gators are looking to take a leap forward after last year’s surge, especially considering Lagway will be the full-time starter after returning from injury.



Florida’s offensive line generated some buzz this offseason. In fact, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy ranked the Gators as <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/florida-gators/news/greg-mcelroy-explains-where-he-ranked-florida-in-top-10-offensive-lines-ranking/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">one of the 10 best units</a> in 2025.



“I do look at what you have back on the interior, at guard,” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzuWH-iIXj0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">McElroy said on Always College Football</a>. “I think you like those pieces. I would imagine you just got to figure out right tackle now. But for the most part, it should be one of the best groups in the country, assuming all those pieces come together and reach their potential collectively.”



Fellow analyst Cole Cubelic – a former offensive lineman himself – also assessed what Florida has on the offensive line this season. He pointed out the way <a href="https://www.on3.com/rivals/coach/billy-napier-131395/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Billy Napier’s</a> system allows for success at the position, and he thinks the Gators will have an aggressive group up front.



“I’ll say this and this doesn’t mean it’s any easier,” Cubelic said. “This is a very offensive lineman-friendly offense. Because you’re getting guys going way far to the east and way far to the west. You give them a lot of things to think about that don’t allow them to tee off on you in a north and south manner… I think that’s the main reason Billy does a lot of what he does. It allows his group to remain aggressive consistently.”

Florida Gators offensive tackle Devon Manuel (UAA Communications / Ashley Ray)

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