Twelve different passers have attempted more than 50 throws in a UF uniform since 2010, a list that includes long-forgotten (repressed?) names such as Skyler Morhinweg, Tyler Murphy and Malik Zaire.

With 2020 on the horizon and the team finally finding its footing in the passing game under coach Dan Mullen, let us take a stab at ranking the top-five Gators quarterbacks of the decade.

Before we get started, one ground rule: For the purposes of these rankings, only the player’s impact at UF will be considered. So, for example, Jacoby Brissett and Will Grier’s post-Florida success will not be taken into account.

First, two honorable mentions.

John Brantley (2007-2011)

Brantley started for the Gators from 2010-11 and was largely considered a disappointment as the heir to Tebow. Brantley struggled in 2010, the last year of Urban Meyer, in a spread option system that did not suit him as he threw more interceptions than touchdowns. New coach Will Muschamp switched to a more pro-style offense, and Brantley looked much improved to start 2011. But injuries caused him to miss several games and limited his play as a senior, and he finished with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions on the season.

Luke Del Rio (2015-17)

A transfer from Oregon State and the son of NFL coach Jack, Del Rio entered the 2016 season as Florida’s starting quarterback. After a 320-yard, four-touchdown performance against Kentucky, he injured his knee. Solid when healthy, injuries caused Del Rio to only appear in eight games in two years. Still, his positive moments — such as leading a comeback win at Kentucky coming off the bench in 2017 — nearly landed him at the No. 5 spot on this list (more on that next).

NEXT: No. 5 Austin Appleby (2016)

Austin Appleby • Jeff Driskel • Will Grier • Feleipe Franks • Kyle Trask