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Jefferson, Ivey, Lewis returning give Dan Mullen’s first year a boost

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It’s been a great start to January for Dan Mullen from a player-personnel standpoint.

Usually when a new head coach comes into a program, any players that have a possibility of leaving early for the NFL Draft will do so. It’s a bit of a chore to learn an all-new staff and system for only one year, and the money that comes from professional football is always hard to pass up.

Despite that general trend, three important Florida players have announced that they’re returning for their final years of eligibility. All of them are a big deal.