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Gators pick up commit from 2016 JUCO running back

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Last Modified: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:20 p.m.

Florida could have quite the depth chart at running back in 2016.

The Gators added a major piece to their future backfield Wednesday when junior college recruit Mark Thompson pledged to UF.

The 6-foot-2, 230-pounder chose Florida over Arizona State and Louisville, among other offers. Thompson, a native of Wyncote, Penn., plays for Dodge City C.C. in Kansas.

He rushed for 460 yards and eight touchdowns on 84 carries as a backup in 2014. Rated a four-star prospect by Scout, Thompson towers over defenders on film and has impressive speed for his size.