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Recruiting: Freshman DB Jaleel McRae joins Florida Gators’ 2019 class

The Gators have received their first 2019 commit.

Jaleel McRae (Photo from 247Sports)

New Smyrna Beach cornerback Jaleel McRae, a rising sophomore, verbally committed to Florida on Saturday night. McRae has not received a star rating yet from 247Sports or Rivals, but he also holds an offer from North Carolina State.

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McRae brings good size and length to the defensive back position, and could play cornerback or safety in college. According to multiple reports, McRae measured in at 6-foot, 191 pounds with 35-inch arms while at Florida.