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All-Americans galore
The Gators will be watching lots of their commits and target in all-star games
Updated: December 27, 2011, 1:12 AM ET
By
Derek Tyson | GatorNation
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida Gators are set to bring in another top recruiting class, a class that will be well represented this year in several of the country's top all-star games. The Florida coaching staff and Gator fans will be keeping a close watch not only on verbal commitments playing in the game, but also top prospects who are considering Florida. GatorNation takes a closer look at who to watch during these games.
Offense-Defense All-American Bowl
Date: Thursday, Dec. 29 Site: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
COMMIT -- LB Jeremi Powell (Largo, Fla./Pinellas Park) Powell has been committed to Florida since February and has never wavered. He is an outstanding athlete who played wide receiver, linebacker, running back and defensive end for his high school team. Powell will play linebacker in the All-American game. COMMIT -- DT Jafar Mann (Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson) Mann's commitment to Florida has been somewhat overshadowed by his high school teammate and former Florida running back commit Mike Davis. Mann had a strong senior season and earned an invitation to the game. Though Davis decommitted, Mann remains strong in his commitment to Florida.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 29 Site: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
COMMIT -- LB Jeremi Powell (Largo, Fla./Pinellas Park) Powell has been committed to Florida since February and has never wavered. He is an outstanding athlete who played wide receiver, linebacker, running back and defensive end for his high school team. Powell will play linebacker in the All-American game. COMMIT -- DT Jafar Mann (Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson) Mann's commitment to Florida has been somewhat overshadowed by his high school teammate and former Florida running back commit Mike Davis. Mann had a strong senior season and earned an invitation to the game. Though Davis decommitted, Mann remains strong in his commitment to Florida.
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