Defense...DT Joey Ivie
Brugler:
SUMMARY: A former four-star recruit, Ivie had no shortage of offers out of Pasco, committing to Florida over Florida State and others. He took his redshirt off late in the 2013 season due to depth issues and steadily saw his role increase the next three seasons, seeing snaps at nose and under tackle. Ivie became a full-time starter as a senior in 2016 (10 starts) and posted 26 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble (missed two games due to a broken right thumb). Despite meager production, he is well-liked in Gainesville for his consistent effort and practice habits. At his best, he can shoot his hands to snatch, shed and pursue the football, disrupting the rhythm of the backfield. But those flashes were too infrequent on his fame film. He plays with adequate quickness, but his momentum is too easily slowed due to poor pad level, short arms and average functional strength. Overall, Ivie is a serviceable body with reliable character, but not a playmaker.