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We got Andre DeBose. Holleratchaboy. He committed on ESPN during the Under Armour High School All-American Game. 

Debose can run a 100 meter dash in 10.68 seconds and a 40 yard dash in 4.37. I'm not a Gator Scientist, but I reckon that's pretty fucking fast. With the acquisition of Debose, and Pahokeean Nu'Keese Richardson, Florida has demonstrated its resolve to recruit the fastest players in the country.

Debose caught the game-winning touchdown for the Sanford Seminoles in their victory over Miami-Northwestern in the State Championship. You can read and watch a great recap of the game here. In the second quarter of the UA All-American game, Debose caught a pass and outran South Carolina safety commit Stephon Gilmore for  a 92-yard touchdown, the longest play of the game. 

Debose announced his commitment to the Gators after teammates Ray Ray Armstrong and Dyron Dye announced their own to the Ft. Lauderdale Hurricanes. When asked what school he would attend, Debose answered, "I'd love to go play with my boys, but I gotta be a Florida Gator."

Rivals.com rates Debose as a 5-star recruit and as the 2nd overall athlete for the class of 2009. Debose cited the probability of his early inclusion in the Gator offense as a considerable factor in picking Florida. Smart kid. He'll definitely find a place quickly with the certain departure of Louis Murphy and likely departure of Percy Harvin from the receiver corps. He's an athlete and will probably be first seen on special teams returning punts and kicks. But he won't remain there long, this kid plays to win.

Aside from being fanfuckingtastic in and of itself, Debose's commitment may have also persuaded the recently de-committed athlete Greg Reid to return to the Gators. Greg Reid had two interceptions and was the MVP in the UA All-American Game. According to Ray Fitzgerald,  Reid was really waiting to see what school Debose chose before he did anything else. 

Debose, though committed, still plans to visit Miami and USC. If he stays, woohoo! If he leaves, fuck him. So it goes.

The Gators also picked up 4-star recruit Jon Bostic, rated the 4th best inside linebacker and 68th overall. Bostic committed during the Army All-American Bowl. With Spikes leaving, Bostic could compete for playing time very soon. He'll be in Gainesville by next week to start school. Watch some of Bostic's greatest works here. 

Xavier Nixon also committed to the Gators on Saturday. Nixon, from North Carolina, is 6-6 and 263 lbs, and an honors student. Nixon is the 3rd best offensive lineman and the 40th overall recruit for the class of 2009. He will likely play within his first or second year as the Gators may lose several offensive lineman after this season. See this big fucker in action here.