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UF freshman CB Chris Steele forced to grow up quickly for Gators

UF cornerback Chris Steele has lined up with the Gators’ starting defense while Marco Wilson recovers from an ACL tear.

Each day, the team’s veteran receivers have reminded Steele he still is a first-year freshman. But those growing pains should pay off next season for the highest-rated member of the team’s 2019 class, ultimately giving Steele more confidence and the Gators more depth at a critical position.

“We have a veteran receiver corps so he's going to be going against some pretty good receivers,” UF coach Dan Mullen said Monday. “And I think that will help as time goes on.