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Today, we have tiers. 

When evaluating each position group for the Gators, the best way to measure UF’s pass catchers is to place them into tiers and explain why, so here it is:

Elite tier: Kyle Pitts

I mean no disrespect to any of the other guys, as I truly believe this is the best corps of guys to run routes in the entire country not named Alabama or Clemson. 

However, only one Gator in 2019 is truly not guardable, and that’s Kyle Pitts. The guy is 240 pounds and got wide receiver reps in camp. I have said this before, UF’s only chance of being truly special this year is having Pitts have monster days against Auburn, LSU and Georgia. 

Must-watch tier: Josh Hammond and Van Jefferson 

Hammond is not the most athletic, he is not the biggest and he is not fastest. However, I can guarantee every WR coach in America wishes his guys could be more like Josh Hammond. 

He simply does not drop the ball.

There is nobody better to rely on when it matters most (see the Miami and Kentucky game). Then, you have Jefferson, the best route runner on this team and most complete WR. 

Jefferson is not quite the drop-less wonder of Hammond, but he is damn close. His route running is artistic and he meticulously creates separation. He does not have the speed of a Henry Ruggs or a Justin Ross, but his precision in a such a complex offense is just as impressive. 

Solid tier: Trevon Grimes, Tyrie Cleveland and Freddie Swain

Grimes has the potential to move up a category, I only left him off because of his limited touches. Swain can be a difference maker in the slot and Cleveland often is on the outside as well. If these guys are your third-tier players, you’re in excellent shape. 

Needs work tier: Lucas Krull and Jacob Copeland

Copeland is just young and the offense is a difficult one to master at WR. The injuries set him back last season as well. 

It's confusing to see Lucas Krull get so much more playing time than Kemore Gamble, Dante Lang, or even Keon Zipperer. What has he done that proves he deserves time and Gamble does not? Krull has been a liability in run blocking, and has struggled with separation despite his size and athleticism. Why does he ever play?

Notice I did not say an important name in Kadarius Toney. I left him out for two reasons: First his injury and the fact that he likely will not play in two of UF’s three biggest games. 

Second, Toney shows flashes of “elite” tier and then flashes of “needs work” tier. It is really tough to analyze him as a player as he is such a special athlete yet makes horrendous decisions every once in a while.  

Overall, again, I really believe this is the nation’s third-best pass-catching group. Since UF does not play Clemson or Alabama, it is fairly safe to claim that no team that the Gators play have a better group than they do.