Ever since Florida running back KD Daniels arrived in Gainesville in January of 2024, he’s learned that patience really is a virtue. The former four-star recruit from West Point, Miss., knew what he signed up for when committing to UF — he would be walking into a talented and crowded running back room.
Led by former UF running back Montrell Johnson Jr. and then redshirt junior Ja’Kobi Jackson as the No. 2, spots for any playing time were limited, given that the Gators also had freshman Jadan Baugh and Treyaun Webb in the room.
Coming into a situation like this after being so successful at West Point High School could have deterred Daniels. At West Point, Daniels served as the team’s gadget player, playing wherever told and making an impact…