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Florida football: Gator underclassmen with the most impact

By Matthew Clark

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 19: Jacob Copeland #15 of the Florida Gators makes a catch over Dakereon Joyner #7 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 19: Jacob Copeland #15 of the Florida Gators makes a catch over Dakereon Joyner #7 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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GAINESVILLE, FL- SEPTEMBER 21: Trey Dean III #21 of the Florida Gators intercepts a throw from Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL- SEPTEMBER 21: Trey Dean III #21 of the Florida Gators intercepts a throw from Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

5. Trey Dean III, So.

Florida’s Star linebacker, Trey Dean III is another underclassman taking advantage of learning from those around him.

He has the benefit of being tutored by David Reece, Donovan Stiner and Jeawon Taylor.

And, it’s paid off as Dean’s recorded 20 tackles this season covering over the middle. But, his speed as also helped him be disruptive in the backfield as he has three tackles for loss.

Not to mention, two sacks, one interception, one pass breakup and two quarterback hurries.

Dean has quickly adapted to the position of Star linebacker and looks to continue making an impact at that position — or even as a middle linebacker — in the years’ to come.

And, considering fellow sophomore Amari Burney is backing him up — and making a name for himself as well — that secondary is just scary for the next two seasons.

Now, I know there were a few I missed — like the aforementioned Burney, Elam and middle linebacker Ventrell Miller — all of whom have made significant contributions on defense.

The Florida football offense also benefits from sophomore running back Malik Davis and redshirt freshman wide receiver Jacob Copeland.

But, I wanted to mention the five I felt had the biggest impact on the team this season.

Who’s in your top 5 underclassmen? Let me know in the comments below!

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Remember, No. 7 Florida is on a bye this week and returns to action in two weeks in Jacksonville against No. 10 Georgia.

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