Billy Napier provides injury update on offensive lineman Ethan White, David Conner

Billy Napier turned his attention to the Florida offensive line during his press conference on Saturday, providing an injury update on both Ethan White and David Conner.

“Ethan had a minor setback. Had a small procedure. Was out for a little bit, he’ll be back,” stated Napier. “David Conner’s a little bit more extensive. I think a lot of that is to be determined in the future.

“Nothing major there with Ethan. David I think is to be determined.”

While the extent of the injuries and more information wasn’t specified, it’s evident both lineman are dealing with something that’s keeping them off the field.

Moreover, White was a three-star recruit from the Class of 2019, according to the On3 Consensus. The Clearwater, Florida native was the No. 51 interior offensive lineman in the nation, while ranked as the No. 93 overall recruit out of Florida and the No. 716 recruit nationwide.

On the other hand, Conner joined the Gators are a three-star recruit from the Class of 2022 out of Lithonia, Georgia. The No. 58 offensive tackle recruit in the nation, Conner was also the No. 113 recruit out of Florida and No. 834 recruit nationwide.

Regardless, Billy Napier is hoping to have both Ethan White and David Conner on the field when the first games of his Florida tenure begin in a couple of weeks.

Billy Napier expects Jack Miller to miss first two weeks after thumb surgery

Earlier in the week, the Florida Gators quarterback room took a hit when potential backup Jack Miller underwent surgery on his right thumb.

On Sunday, Florida head coach Billy Napier revealed the timeline for Miller’s recovery. It doesn’t sound like he will miss much time, though he will likely be held out to begin the season.

“So Jack had a thumb avulsion fracture, which is really the same surgery that Drew Brees had just a couple of years ago,” Napier said. “We anticipate him missing I’m gonna say the first two games. We’re hopeful that we get him back for Week 3. He’ll be in a cast for a couple of weeks as that thing grows back together then he’ll start the rehab process. And then I think we’re very much in a competition there for the backup spot.”