Florida now has a player on six different preseason watch lists as redshirt senior defensive end Zachary Carter was nominated to the preseason watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, the All Sports Association of Fort Walton Beach announced.

The Wuerffel Trophy is given annually to a player who exemplifies community service and leadership on and off the field, and it’s named after former Heisman Trophy and national championship-winning UF quarterback Danny Wuerffel.

Carter, who led the team in sacks (five) and tackles for loss (9.5) in 2020, was expected by many to depart for the draft following his redshirt junior season. Instead, the Tampa native decided to return for his fifth year, and his presence will be a major boost for the Gators’ front seven.

He’s the fourth overall Florida player to be named to a preseason watch list, joining cornerback Kaiir Elam (Nagurski, Thorpe and Bednarik), linebacker Ventrell Miller (Butkus) and kicker Jace Christmann (Groza).

The winner of the Wuerffel Trophy will be announced on Dec. 9, and the formal trophy presentation will take place in Fort Walton Beach next February.