UF FB: Harris Named to 247Sports 2023 Preseason True Freshman All-American Team

Harris is the first Gator to be named to the 247Sports’ Preseason True Freshman All-American team since 2021.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gators offensive lineman Knijeah Harris was tabbed to the Preseason True Freshman All-American Team for 2023, 247Sports announced Thursday.

Harris is the first Gator to be named to the 247Sports’ Preseason True Freshman All-American Team since Jason Marshall in 2021.

The Port St. Lucia, Fla. native played in the 2023 Under Armour All-America Game and was graded the No. 1 center in the nation by ESPN. Harris started as a freshman in high school at St. Lucie West Centennial, before serving as a starting offensive lineman at IMG Academy.

Harris and the Florida Gators will open the 2023 season at Utah on Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. ET in Rice-Eccles Stadium.

The full team can be found here<https://247sports.com/longformarticle/college-football-best-freshmen-2023-all-american-team-247sports-dante-moore-cj-baxter-jaden-greathouse-zachariah-branch-214353756/#2216523>.