JEVON KEARSE (LB, 6-5, 239, FR)

Redshirt freshman who was the starter at strongside linebacker in the first seven games before breaking his hand against Auburn...Missed Georgia game but has returned as a backup...Tied for third on team with 17.5 "Big Plays" (8.5 TTFL (-38.5), four forced hurries, one blocked PAT, two pass deflections and two forced fumbles)...Tied for second on team with 8.5 TTFL...41 tackles on the year, fifth-best on the team...Started opener vs. SW Louisiana and made six tackles (three solo), as well as a key QB sack that led to a UF fumble return for a TD...Added two QB hurries...Nine tackles (seven solo), .5 QB sack and one forced fumble vs. Georgia Southern...Four tackles and one TBL (-6) vs. Tennessee...Eight tackles, one TBL (-3) and one pass deflection vs. Kentucky...Four tackles and one TBL (-9) vs. Arkansas...Four "Big Plays" (two TTFL, one FH and one blocked PAT) vs. LSU...Broke his left hand vs. Auburn after seeing action in only seven plays...Was redshirted last season.