Eric Singleton Jr. is listed doubtful for Saturday’s game at Campbell after exiting the FAU win early with an ankle injury as reported by Sports Illustrated
The Gators must reallocate targets and maintain tempo with depth players who flashed against FAU, making the upcoming game an immediate test of the receiving room’s readiness.
Key Takeaways
- Eric Singleton Jr. was sidelined early against FAU and is officially listed as doubtful for the Campbell game.
- Bailey Stockton provided an immediate lift with a 12-yard touchdown against FAU and has prior career production indicating reliable intermediate receiving.
- TJ Abrams, Duke Clark and Jadan Baugh are available rotation options who have contributed in different situational roles.
- Coaches are likely to keep similar personnel groups while rotating these players into Singleton’s snaps and mixing in run-pass combinations.
Who can step in for Eric Singleton Jr
Bailey Stockton emerged as the most obvious direct replacement after his red-zone touchdown in the first quarter against FAU.
Stockton caught a 12-yard scoring pass in the opener and entered the season with 38 career receptions for 438 yards, an 11.6-yard average per catch.
TJ Abrams had a smaller but high-impact catch against FAU that flipped field position and helped set up a Philo rushing touchdown, showing he can be a situational chain-mover.
Florida can also lean on hybrid plays that involve Duke Clark; in the FAU game Clark produced 65 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown and a 10-yard touchdown reception, which gives the staff a multiuse option in short-yardage and space-creation looks.
Jadan Baugh brings documented production from a season ago, with 33 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns, providing another trusted option if reps need to be redistributed.
How coaches will reallocate targets and formations
Offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner reacted visibly to Singleton’s injury and praised the receiver’s work in camp, signaling the staff values the continuity those reps provide.
The staff is likely to protect the offense’s timing by leaning on players who practiced and played recently rather than making wholesale schematic changes.
Stockton’s physical blocking and route versatility align with coaching emphasis on finishing blocks, giving coaches confidence to insert him into snaps Singleton typically handled.
Practically, that suggests Florida will keep similar personnel groups while rotating Stockton, Abrams and Baugh into roles Singleton usually filled and incorporate more run-pass combo looks that get Duke Clark into space.
Player usage and recent production
| Player | Recent role vs FAU | Verified production or context |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Singleton Jr. | Sidelined early with an ankle injury and listed as doubtful for Campbell | Left the FAU game injured; availability is currently uncertain |
| Bailey Stockton | Scored a 12-yard touchdown and contributed as a blocker | Entered the season with 38 career receptions for 438 yards and an 11.6-yard average per catch |
| TJ Abrams | Made a catch that helped flip field position and set up a scoring drive | Used as a situational chain-moving receiver in the FAU game |
| Duke Clark | Used both as a runner and pass target, including a 10-yard touchdown reception | Produced 65 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the FAU game while also scoring as a receiver |
| Jadan Baugh | Depth receiving option with prior-season usage | Recorded 33 receptions for 210 yards and two touchdowns last season |
SEC roster and CFP implications
In the short term the Gators’ receiving depth means losing a starter like Singleton should not force a full scheme overhaul, but it will tighten margins for error in conference play where personnel matchups matter most.
The Campbell game is an early test that will influence how the staff manages reps and whether lower-usage veterans see expanded roles as the season progresses against SEC opponents.
