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GatorNation's Rankings Week concludes with a list of the Gators’ top needs in recruiting for the class of 2014, as well as a list of the top players the Gators are pursuing at those positions.
Ranking UF’s needs for 2014
1. Offensive line
Ranking UF’s needs for 2014
1. Offensive line
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida Gators picked up three commitments, Ahmad Fulwood, Tre Bell and Josh Outlaw, in last year's spring game. Two of the three, Outlaw and Bell, eventually signed elsewhere, but it catapulted the Gators in to the top of the recruiting rankings and paved the way for a very successful class.
This year, many big-time prospects are expected to be in attendance and Florida fans can only hope it brings similar success.
This year, many big-time prospects are expected to be in attendance and Florida fans can only hope it brings similar success.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- It’s time to dip into the GatorNation recruiting mailbag and answer your questions. Because of the amount of questions we’ve received, we won’t be able to get to all of them today -- but we encourage you to post your questions on our Insider fan forum, The Chompions Club.
20ericmasters1: How much ground does Florida have to make up on Raekwon Mcmillan to get back in his top group?
A: DawgNation reporter Kipp Adams had a chance to speak with McMillan at the Charlotte NFTC, so I'll refer to him for this answer.
20ericmasters1: How much ground does Florida have to make up on Raekwon Mcmillan to get back in his top group?
A: DawgNation reporter Kipp Adams had a chance to speak with McMillan at the Charlotte NFTC, so I'll refer to him for this answer.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida head coach Will Muschamp has said time and again that the SEC is a line-of-scrimmage league, and offensively it all starts between the tackles.
To beat teams such as Alabama, LSU and Georgia -- teams notorious for having strong and athletic defensive fronts -- the Gators have made a priority of getting bigger and more physical at the line of scrimmage. With talent and depth on the roster, it appears the Gators are beginning to go after talented, yet under-the-radar offensive line prospects.
To beat teams such as Alabama, LSU and Georgia -- teams notorious for having strong and athletic defensive fronts -- the Gators have made a priority of getting bigger and more physical at the line of scrimmage. With talent and depth on the roster, it appears the Gators are beginning to go after talented, yet under-the-radar offensive line prospects.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida signed a large class of 30 players in the 2013 recruiting cycle. The Gators finished with the No. 2-ranked class in the country and met a majority of their needs.
The Gators are off to a good start for the 2014 recruiting class and will look to solidify certain areas of their roster. Here's a closer look at five positions where Florida will likely focus its attention in the upcoming class.
The Gators are off to a good start for the 2014 recruiting class and will look to solidify certain areas of their roster. Here's a closer look at five positions where Florida will likely focus its attention in the upcoming class.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- It’s time to dip into the GatorNation recruiting mailbag and answer your questions. Because of the amount of questions we’ve received, we won’t be able to get to all of them today -- but we encourage you to post your questions on our Insider fan forum, The Chompions Club.
kendallland1: Justin Thornton, should we count him as a soft commit to UF?
kendallland1: Justin Thornton, should we count him as a soft commit to UF?
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Weekend rewind: UF has big junior day 
February, 18, 2013
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Derek Tyson | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Just as it did last year, the Florida Gators had another stellar junior day on Saturday. With commitments from two ESPN Watch List prospects and three players overall the Gators are once again off to a hot start.
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DT Travonte Valentine decommits from UF
February, 17, 2013
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Michael DiRocco | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida lost its first recruit from the Class of 2014 on Saturday when defensive tackle Travonte Valentine announced via Facebook that he was decommiting.
The 6-foot-4, 295-pound Valentine (Palm Bay, Fla./Bayside) said on Facebook that he needs to "take a step back and [weigh] out my options."
The Watch List prospect later confirmed he had decommitted.
Valentine had previously been committed to Louisville before he told UF coach Will Muschamp last July 29 that he was giving his pledge to Florida.
The Gators have six players committed: Watch List QB Will Grier (Davidson, N.C./Davidson Day), Watch List WR Ryeshene Bronson (Fort Myers, Fla./Dunbar), Watch List S Duke Dawson (Cross City, Fla./Dixie County), OT Benjamin Knox (DeLand, Fla./DeLand), Watch List OG Travaris Dorsey (Jacksonville, Fla./Raines) and Watch List linebacker Christian Miller (Columbia, S.C./Spring Valley).
The 6-foot-4, 295-pound Valentine (Palm Bay, Fla./Bayside) said on Facebook that he needs to "take a step back and [weigh] out my options."
The Watch List prospect later confirmed he had decommitted.
Valentine had previously been committed to Louisville before he told UF coach Will Muschamp last July 29 that he was giving his pledge to Florida.
The Gators have six players committed: Watch List QB Will Grier (Davidson, N.C./Davidson Day), Watch List WR Ryeshene Bronson (Fort Myers, Fla./Dunbar), Watch List S Duke Dawson (Cross City, Fla./Dixie County), OT Benjamin Knox (DeLand, Fla./DeLand), Watch List OG Travaris Dorsey (Jacksonville, Fla./Raines) and Watch List linebacker Christian Miller (Columbia, S.C./Spring Valley).
Gators land offensive tackle prospect
February, 16, 2013
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Derek Tyson | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Just 10 days after finishing its 2013 recruiting class, Florida landed its second 2014 offensive line commit during its junior day on Saturday.
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Gators land Watch List offensive lineman
February, 16, 2013
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Derek Tyson | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida Gators are making the junior day recruiting haul an annual thing.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- One year ago, the Gators got off to a blazing start for their 2013 recruiting class with their first big junior day weekend in February. Florida was able to nab six commitments, including ESPN 300 prospects Nick Washington, Kelvin Taylor and Keanu Neal.
Though Florida eventually lost three of the six commitments, the huge recruiting weekend set the tone for the year for Florida's class, which finished ranked No. 2 in the nation.
Though Florida eventually lost three of the six commitments, the huge recruiting weekend set the tone for the year for Florida's class, which finished ranked No. 2 in the nation.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- As we get closer to spotlighting the class of 2014, GatorNation gives you a position-by-position look at a few 2014 prospects to keep an eye on.
Some prospects have already been offered, but there are plenty of names that will start to pop up along the way. Here is a look at a few of the offensive linemen in the class.
Needs: 3-4
Some prospects have already been offered, but there are plenty of names that will start to pop up along the way. Here is a look at a few of the offensive linemen in the class.
Needs: 3-4
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