​Florida edge defender LJ McCray spoke with reporters Tuesday as the Gators continued working through the first full week of fall camp.McCray reflected on the foot injury that derailed much of last season, the perspective he gained while sidelined and the physical changes he has made since returning to full health. He also discussed his move along the defensive front, the influence of position coach Gerald Chatman and the competition he has seen against Florida’s offensive line.The sophomore also touched on his decision to stay at Florida, the intensity Jon Sumrall has brought to the program, the development of several teammates and what he expects from the Gators’ front seven this fall.Here’s everything McCray had to say.How difficult was last season after breaking a bone in your foot and not being able to capitalize on your offseason progress?Well, it definitely hurt me a lot. I mean, no one wants that to ever happen. I put my head down and worked to get back, and then for that to happen four plays in, it hurt me a lot.But I think it might have been needed for my development to even be mature, to get to this point and understand how much football really means to me. I think that was my first time ever missing a season of football, so it opened my eyes a lot. I had to grow up, mature and realize how bad I really want this.When did you start to see the injury as something that could ultimately help you?Maybe two weeks after. Really seeing my team out there, I really want to play with them. Coming to the games, seeing me sitting through practice, that’s my first time ever experiencing that. So I think that really put a chip on my shoulder for me to get back and be stronger for my team.How many positions did you play in high school?Well, tackle freshman year. I played tight end leading up to my senior year and then defensive end my senior year.Is this the healthiest you’ve felt in several years?Coach has done a great job as well. Training room, I think they’ve just been doing a great job helping me get through it and making me stronger and getting even better than it was before, for sure.Have you seen those strength gains carry over onto the field?First practice, for sure. I definitely feel way different. Way stronger, more sturdy, more agile. I think they’ve done a great job in that.How much has the change in your body helped your stamina and conditioning?Like I said before, I think it’s a world of difference. I feel a little bit more explosive, more sturdy. I think I go out there and give it way better than what I had before.What did it mean to be named to Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List?Well, I think that’s just a testament to the work I’ve been putting in. I mean, I stayed down, put my head down. It’s time for people to see it.Do you think you’re one of the best “freaks” in the country?For sure. No doubt.Did it take you time to realize how much more work is required at the college level?I think (Harrison) Moore hit it h