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The Florida Gators look to kick off the new year, and a new beginning, with a bang as they host their first big official visitor weekend of the Jim McElwain era. With less than three weeks left in this recruiting cycle, and still many needs to be filled, the Gators are looking to make a strong impression on those visiting this weekend.

Before we take a look at the Gators weekend visitors, here is a look at targets visiting other schools.

THREE SCHOOLS HOSTING MULTIPLE FLORIDA TARGETS

LIST OF TARGETS VISITING ELSEWHERE

Derrick Dillon - LSU (is expected to take an unofficial visit to Florida on 1/30)

Check the Alley and this article throughout the weekend for updates on this weekend's visitors

University of Florida Official

Visitors: Jan. 16, 2015

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>5-11, 165 pounds

Hialeah (Fla.) American

Primary Recruiter: Randy Shannon

Cornerback Ranking: NR

Florida Ranking: NR





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Level of Interest: HIGH

Others: Kentucky commit (9/6), Abuurn (1/23) & Louisville (1/30)

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Skinny: Dinson wasted little time setting up a visit to Florida after picking up an offer last week from the Gators. Dinson is very close with new linebackers coach Randy Shannon. Though he is committed to the Kentucky Wildcats, Dinson says he has a top three of Kentucky, Florida and Auburn.

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>5-11, 178 pounds

Miami (Fla.) Carol City

Primary Recruiter: Kirk Callahan

Cornerback Ranking: No. NR

Florida Ranking: NR





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Level of Interest: MEDIUM

Others: Auburn, Louisville (1/30) & South Carolina (1/23)

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Skinny: Fenton is another defensive back that recently picked up an offer from the Gators. This is another south Florida prospect who has ties with Randy Shannon as well, but Fenton is mostly visiting due to new defensive back's coach Kirk Callahan, who recruited him while at Central Florida.

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>6-4, 320 pounds

Atlanta (Ga.) Lakeside

Primary

Recruiter: Mike Summers

Offensive Guard Ranking: NR

Georgia Ranking: NR





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Level of Interest: COMMITTED

Others: Auburn, LSU & Tennessee

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Skinny: Though Horton remains committed to the Gators he is also looking to take a few visits to other schools before signing day. The Gators are confident they will keep him in the fold and look to lock things up with him on campus this weekend.

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>6-5, 270 pounds

Jacksonville (Fla.) Bishop Kenny

Primary Recruiter:

Mike Summers

Center Ranking: No. 10

Florida Ranking: No. 83





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Level of Interest: COMMITTED

Others: NONE

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Skinny: Jordan has been the Gators biggest recruiter since pulling the trigger. Jordan is solid in his commitment and will not visit any other schools before signing day. Look for Jordan to do some recruiting this weekend on Florida's behalf.

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>6-4, 246 pounds

Virginia Beach (Va.) Ocean Lakes

Primary Recruiter: Tim Skipper

Running Back Ranking: No. 17

Rivals250 Ranking: No. 152





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Level of Interest: MEDIUM

Others: Arizona State (9/19) commit & Tennessee (1/30)

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Skinny: Lewis was recruited by the previous staff at Florida, but has been made much more of a priority by the new staff. The Gators aren't really a heavy player for the four-star at this time, but things can drastically change after his first ever visit to Gainesville. The Gators like Lewis to fit in playing an H-back role.

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>6-6, 291 pounds

Brooksville (Fla.) Nature Coast

Primary Recruiter: Mike Summers

Offensive Tackle Ranking: No. 53

Florida Ranking: No. 76





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Level of Interest: MEDIUM

Others: South Carolina commit (8/8)

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Skinny: Though Pellage is committed to South Carolina he has been talking with the new Florida staff since they came in. Florida head coach Jim McElwain and offensive line Mike Summers have pushed hard for Pellage in the last month and a half. He maintains that he is solid in his pledge to the Gamecocks, but there is no doubt Florida is giving him something to think about.

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>6-3, 265 pounds

Marietta (Ga.) Sprayberry

Primary Recruiter: Geoff Collins

Defensive Tackle Ranking: No. NR

Georgia Ranking: No. NR





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Level of Interest: MEDIUM

Others: NC State commit (11/18

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Skinny: The Gators are the most recent school to offer this 6-foot-3, 265-pounder. According to his head coach the offer came from new UF defensive coordinator Geoff Collins. This visit will be the staff's first chance to really bond with the Peach State big man. Don't let his ranking fool you, I hear the Gators like this prospect a lot.