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Florida Gators undecided about No. 2 running back

 

Miami Herald Writer

Although senior Mike Gillislee has a firm hold on the starting running back position, Florida remains confident in the depth behind him.

On Monday, coach Will Muschamp said there is not a definitive No. 2 on the depth chart, and he expects freshman Matt Jones and redshirt sophomore Mack Brown to contribute.

The Gators will also use versatile junior Trey Burton, fullback Hunter Joyer and tight end Omarius Hines in one-back sets .

Wilson in the mix

Sixth-year senior James Wilson, who has dealt with various injuries that have attributed to him making only six starts in his career at UF, is healthy and in the mix for the starting position at left guard.

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