Florida Gators 2022 Recruiting Outlook: Running Back Analyzing the current standing of the Florida Gators 2022 big board for the running back position ahead of a busy summer of recruiting. Author: Feature Photo Credit: Maria Golick Over the past year, college football has been altered drastically due to COVID-19, especially the recruiting scene. With face-to-face interactions raising concerns about transmission of the disease, the NCAA implemented a recruiting dead period that has spanned 15 months long. Looking to ensure safety for players and coaches alike, March 13, 2020, marked the official prohibition of coaches from having in-person contact with players in homes and on-campus. Making it difficult for high school athletes to draw appropriate conclusions on which program suits them best for the continuation of their football careers, the safety measure has received its fair share of scrutiny beyond the initial extension.