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With time running out, UF defensive back wants to be great

The top two safeties in Florida’s 2013 recruiting class have taken strikingly different paths so far in their young careers.

One of them is Keanu Neal, who was rated as a four-star prospect out of South Sumter High School.

He was the No. 13-rated safety in the country according to the 24/7 Sports Composite, and last season, the junior led UF’s defensive backs in tackles before bolting for the NFL.

The Atlanta Falcons apparently liked his coverage skills and big-hit ability enough to select him with the 17th pick of the first round.

Then there’s Marcell Harris.