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Florida Gators: 3 newcomers most likely to make an immediate impact

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Spring football has given Gators coaches their first look at the newcomers who enrolled in January.

Running back Mark Thompson receives a handoff during the Gators’ first day of spring football practice Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, Fla. / UAA Communications photo by Allison Deutch

Out of the 25 signees in Florida’s 2016 recruiting class and one graduate transfer, who has the best chance at making an immediate impact this season?

Here are three candidates:

1. Eddy Pineiro, K, Miami-ASA College: Despite being one of the most inexperienced players on Florida’s roster, Pineiro has a chance to be a savior.