GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Fullback William Banks #32 of the Georgia Southern Eagles gets tackled by defensive lineman Bryan Cox Jr. #94, defensive lineman Alex McCalister #95, linebacker Jarrad Davis #40, defensive lineman Joey Ivie #91, defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III #1 and linebacker David Campbell #36 of the Florida Gators on November 23, 2013 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Georgia Southern defeated Florida 26-20. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Florida loses big time defender, but gains another in Vandy injury update

It's not all bad I suppose.

Florida head coach Jim McElwain met with the media on Wednesday to give some injury updates after practice. Some of them were pretty disappointing while others were not bad. The highlights are all below:

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Clayton was one of the jewels of the 2016 recruiting class and could potentially replace Ivie until he comes back later in the season. Clayton came to campus weighing "only" 220 pounds and looking like he might play as a light linebacker, but his weight gain will help the defense now rather than in another season.