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DECEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM
EUGENE WILSON III #3 - WIDE RECEIVER - FLORIDA GATORS
266 YDS •
19 REC •
1 TD
266 YDS
19 REC
1 TD
'He's doing great': Billy Napier gives update on Eugene Wilson III's recovery Billy Napier optimistic about Gators receiver Eugene Wilson III’s recovery.
Has season-ending surgery Wilson (hip) will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after undergoing hip surgery, Zach Abolverdi of On3.com reports.
Impact Wilson underwent surgery to repair a hip injury that had been lingering throughout the season and will force him to sit out the remainder of the 2024 campaign. The sophomore wide receiver had totaled 19 receptions for 266 yards and one touchdown across four appearances. He will look to come back stronger for his breakout season during the 2025 campaign.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Status week-to-week Wilson (undisclosed) is week-to-week, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.
Impact Unsurprisingly, Wilson's injury status is not at all in the clear barely multiple days after Florida played at Georgia. As a result, his injury status is questionable going into UF's game at Texas on Nov. 9. But even with his week-to-week status, the SEC's availability report should shed light on his progress.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Georgia game Wilson (undisclosed) won't play in the Florida-Georgia rivalry this Saturday, Zach Abolverdi of On3.com reports.
Impact Wilson will now miss his fourth game of the season. Florida's top wideout has battled injuries all year, but the nature of his latest setback is unknown. The receiver has 19 catches for 266 yards and a touchdown this fall.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
One catch in win Wilson accrued one reception (on two targets) for 40 yards during Saturday's 48-20 win versus Kentucky.
Impact Wilson was not needed much in the thrashing of the Wildcats. The sophomore has played in just four games in 2024, gaining 266 yards on 19 catches. Florida has a bye before a date with Georgia.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Five catches in loss Wilson tallied five receptions (on nine targets) for 35 yards during Saturday's 23-17 overtime loss versus Tennessee.
Impact Wilson returned from a three-game absence and knee injury and injected life into the Florida passing game, though ultimately failed to bust loose for much yardage. Wilson should receive a steady dose of targets again versus Kentucky next weekend.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Florida football injury updates: 10 out for UF against Vols, WR Eugene Wilson III expected back Latest injury updates for Florida football before kickoff against No. 9 Tennessee on Saturday
OCTOBER 13 • JACKSONVILLE.COM
Available for Saturday game Wilson (knee) is available for Florida's game Saturday at Tennessee.
Impact Florida and Tennessee publicized their players' availability for the rivalry game. The injury report excludes Wilson, indicating his surgically-operated knee is healthy. Before it caused him to log three DNPs for the 2024 Gators, he was their first weeks' best wideout. During them, Wilson recorded 13 receptions for 191 yards (14.7 averaged per reception) and one touchdown.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. UCF Wilson (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against UCF, Nick de la Torre of On3.com reports.
Impact After previous reports suggested Wilson would be starting during this contest, the team decided to hold him out for another week as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The sophomore wide receiver will aim to be available in next week's game against the Volunteers.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Available and starting Saturday Wilson (knee) is available and announced as a starting receiver for Saturday's game against UCF, Nick Marcinko of GatorCountry.com reports.
Impact Wilson III went through warmups unscathed and will be available as one of the starting receivers for the Gators in this one. The sophomore wideout has 13 catches for 191 yards and a touchdown in his previous two outings this season.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up for Gators Wilson (knee) is warming up and might play against UCF on Saturday, Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact While seeing Wilson on the field for the initial segment of pregame warmups is positive, it's worth noting he did the same thing against Texas A&M and didn't play. The latter stages of the warm-up process should give a better idea of whether the wideout will be playing or not, but his presence should represent a huge boost on offense for the Gators.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Game status murky Wilson (knee) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against UCF, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Zenitz reported that there is some skepticism surrounding Wilson's ability to play Saturday, though a final decision won't be made until after pre-game warmups. Even if Wilson doesn't go this week, he's reportedly made significant progress from his meniscus surgery a few weeks ago and could have a better chance to suit up against Tennessee next week after ramping up his participation in practice.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Florida football WR Eugene Wilson III making progress, could return for UCF game Florida WR Eugene Wilson III took some reps in practice this week, the first step toward possibly returning to the field Saturday vs UCF
OCTOBER 3 • JACKSONVILLE.COM
Back at practice Wilson (knee) returned to practice and "took some reps" according to head coach Billy Napier, Jacob Rudner of 247Sports reports.
Impact Wilson underwent meniscus surgery several weeks ago, and hasn't played since Week 2 against Samford. The star receiver has tallied 13 grabs for 191 yards and a score thus far in 2024, and his return to practice is obviously a good sign for his availability. Still, Napier wouldn't reveal anything else and Wilson's status Week 6 against Central Florida remains in doubt.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes meniscus surgery Wilson (lower body) underwent surgery to repair a meniscus injury, per Zach Abolverdi of On3.com.
Impact Wilson previously missed last week's game against Texas A&M and was scheduled to miss Saturday's matchup against Mississippi State before news of his surgery came out. The return timeline for the sophomore receiver is thus far unknown, though he will not be available against the Bulldogs. Wilson's next chance to play will come after a much needed bye week when the Gators host UCF, barring news of a longer recovery.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Florida WR Eugene Wilson III undergoes minor knee surgery, AP source says
Florida will be without leading receiver Eugene Wilson III against Mississippi State on Saturday and probably longerSEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out vs. Mississippi State Wilson (lower body) is listed out for Saturday's contest against Mississippi State.
Impact Wilson will miss back-to-back games as he nurses a lower body injury. The sophomore wide receiver will have extra time to get healthy as the Gators have a bye week and will aim to get back on the field when they face UCF on Oct. 5.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out Saturday Wilson (lower body) will not play Saturday versus Texas A&M, Nick Marcinko of GatorCountry.com reports.
Impact Wilson will miss his first game of the season due to a lower body injury. It's a massive blow to the Gators' offense as Wilson has 13 catches for 191 yards and a touchdown through two games this season. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday at Mississippi State.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from final warmups Wilson (lower body) didn't take the field with his teammates for final warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Texas A&M, Nick Marcinko of GatorCountry.com reports.
Impact Wilson did warm up initially, but the fact that he's not with the team during final warmups seems to suggest he's more on the doubtful side of things. He was reportedly moving near full speed with no sign of an issue in warmups, so it will be worth monitoring ifanything changes, but he seems to be trending in the wrong direction as the opening kick approaches.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Saturday Wilson (lower body) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Texas A&M, Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Wilson is wearing a sleeve on his injured left leg, but he's warming up ahead of the SEC opener. While he was listed as questionable ahead of the game, it looks like he's trending towards playing which would be a massive boost to the Gators' offense.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Saturday Wilson (lower body) is a game-time decision but there is optimism that he will play Saturday versus Texas A&M, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports.
Impact Wilson's health has improved during the last couple days, leading towards some optimism that he will suit up in the SEC opener. He is still officially a game-time decision, so his participation -- or lack thereof -- during pregame warmups will likely decide whether or not he plays.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Practices Thursday Wilson (lower body) featured in Thursday's practice and remains questionable for Saturday's game against Texas A&M, Jacob Rudner of 247Sports reports.
Impact Wilson is coming off an incredible performance that saw him eclipse the 100-yard mark against Samford, and while he remains questionable, the fact that he was able to practice Thursday bodes well for his chances of playing. Through two appearances, Wilson has 13 catches for 191 yards and a touchdown. His presence should give the Gators a huge boost on the passing attack.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable vs. Texas A&M Wilson has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Texas A&M after suffering a lower body injury Monday, Jacob Rudner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Wilson is coming off an incredible performance that saw him eclipse the 100-yard mark and is now in danger of missing this week's contest. According to reports, the sophomore wide receiver suffered a lower body injury during Monday's practice and was unable to practice during Wednesday's session. More news regarding his availability should surface in the coming days.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Explodes in win Wilson III reeled in 6 of 8 targets for 141 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-7 win over Samford.
Impact Wilson caught seven passes in the season opener versus Miami, but did not have the explosive plays that he did in this contest. The cupcake matchup certainly helped his cause as well, though, so it will be interesting to see how he fares against Texas A&M next weekend. Regardless, though, Wilson should be heavily targeted.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Explodes in win Wilson III reeled in 6 of 8 targets for 141 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-7 win over Samford.
Impact Wilson caught seven passes in the season opener versus Miami, but did not have the explosive plays that he did in this contest. The cupcake matchup certainly helped his cause as well, though, so it will be interesting to see how he fares against Texas A&M next weekend. Regardless, though, Wilson should be heavily targeted.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
