The Florida Gators pulled off a tight 27-24 victory over the Texas Longhorns in Week 7, and linebacker Myles Graham was absolutely central to making that happen. This second-year defender is on an absolute tear, leading the Gators’ defense and proving to be one of their most reliable players in a tough conference stretch.
Graham’s Week 7 Domination Continues
Seriously, this kid is playing lights out. Against Texas, Graham led the Gators with seven total tackles. He tacked on three solo stops, a sack, and a tackle for loss. That kind of stat line is huge in a three-point game, right? His performance was so impactful, he earned Gators Wire’s defensive player of the game honors for the second straight week. And it is not just the raw numbers either. Pro Football Focus, PFF, recognized his work, handing him Florida’s highest run-defense grade at 75.7 and their highest tackling grade at 83.2 for Week 7. That means he is consistently bringing down ball carriers and making plays right at the line of scrimmage, which is exactly what you need from your second-level defender.
Two Weeks of Unstoppable Play From the Linebacker
This was not a one-off performance, either. Graham’s Week 7 show built directly on an impressive Week 6 outing against South Carolina. In that game, he stacked up eight tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for loss. Combine the last two weeks, and you have got 15 total tackles, three sacks, and three tackles for loss. The dude is everywhere. He is showing up against the run, impacting the pass, and just being a consistent playmaker. During a really difficult part of the SEC schedule, Graham’s emergence is giving the Gators a dependable force. They absolutely need a player like him who can make an impact against both the run and the pass if they want to hang tough in this conference.
What is next for the Gators and Graham? They have a bye week coming up, which is probably much needed after a couple of brutal matchups. After that, they are headed to Atlanta on October 31 to face the Georgia Bulldogs. You know that is going to be a huge game, and Florida will definitely be looking to Myles Graham to continue his leadership and keep making those game-changing plays. He is definitely one to watch.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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