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Gators OL Jake Slaughter continues to rack up accolades

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Florida Gators center Jake Slaughter (UAA Photo)
Florida Gators center Jake Slaughter (UAA Photo)

Over the past week, Florida Gators offensive lineman Jake Slaughter has earned All-SEC First Team honors by USA Today Sports and the Associated Press.

Now, the Ocala native has been named a Pro Football Focus First Team All-American. That latest accolade was revealed on Friday afternoon.

Slaughter, who has climbed NFL Draft boards in recent months but not made a final decision, started all 12 of Florida’s regular season games and leads the offensive line in total snaps played with 728.

According to Pro Football Focus, Slaughter ranks third nationally among centers with an offensive grade of 81.2. His run blocking grade of 79.1 ranks seventh nationally. He has been the Gators’ most consistent offensive linemen this season and leads that unit with top grades in both pass and run blocking.

Prior to the 2024 season, Slaughter was also named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List, aimed at recognizing the top centers in the sport.

Last season, Slaughter played in all 12 games and started eight of them. He graded out as the No. 14 center in the FBS with a 75.9 PFF grade across 622 total snaps. That consistent play carried over to this season, making Slaughter was one of the premier centers nationally. He also boasts On3 4-star status.

Since Billy Napier‘s arrival in Gainesville, Florida has seen two offensive linemen earn All-SEC honors: Jake Slaughter and O’Cyrus Torrence, who is now plays for the Buffalo Bills.

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