Florida football Top 30 players from 1996 | No. 11 Donnie Young
The Gainesville Sun is counting down the top 30 players from the 1996 Florida Gators national championship football team. Here's No. 11.
In the 1996 Sugar Bowl, Florida's national championship team showcased an offensive powerhouse led by Heisman-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel, who completed 3,625 yards and 39 touchdowns during the season. The team's defensive unit, under first-year coordinator Bob Stoops, ranked third in the conference in total defense with 250.2 yards allowed per game and third in turnovers forced with 2.2 per game.
This elite defense was bolstered by senior offensive lineman Donnie Young, who earned All-SEC first team honors and the Jacobs Trophy for the SEC's best blocker. Starting at guard, Young started in all 13 games, protecting the quarterback and earning recognition for his blocking prowess. Young's contributions, along with the rest of the offensive line, played a crucial role in the Gators' dominant season, culminating in a 52-20 victory over Florida State in the Sugar Bowl.
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