GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- With Florida's juniors declaring for the NFL Draft, GatorBait.net stops to take a look at what the Gators have returning and how that affects the scholarship numbers for the 2017 recruiting class.

First off, Florida's absolute maximum class size should be 25 based on the initial counters rule, which states that programs can only use 25 initial counters in a given year.

The Gators signed 25 prospects a year ago, with three of them counting back to the 2015 cycle with extra space available there. However, the additions of Luke Del Rio, Austin Appleby and long-snapper Ryan Farr to scholarship counted as initials for the 2016 cycle, meaning Florida does not have room to count any back this cycle.

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As things currently stand, Florida has 24 scholarships open to remain under the 85-man limit. That means with just one more scholarship open via attrition (read: a transfer or medical hardship), the Gators can hit their maximum class size.

Here's how the roster and current recruiting class break down, to give you an idea where any more commitment for Florida could come from down the stretch in 2017:

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Current Scholarship Numbers (Including 2017 Commits):

Quarterback (5): The target number at quarterback is four, but it's worth noting that Kadarius Toney is a player who could play multiple positions and may end up at receiver. Florida should be done at quarterback this cycle.

Running Back (4): Jordan Cronkrite's transfer leaves Florida at least one shy of a five to six target at the position, so expect the Gators to take at least one more back in 2017.

Wide Receiver (10): Florida doesn't need a whole lot more at this position, particularly with Toney's flexibility, but the Gators will likely try to add one more down the stretch.

Tight End (6): The class should be wrapped up at tight end with six slated to be on the 2017 roster already.

Offensive Line (15): Florida's at the bottom end of the target range of 15 to 17 here, with a pretty well-balanced mix of tackles and guards. Don't be surprised if this is a position you eventually see some attrition from, even if it's not until after spring ball. The Gatosr should look to sign one or two more prospects here, with a focus on interior players.

Defensive End (8): It wouldn't be shocking to see the Gators add one more edge rusher here, but the roster is pretty well-balanced class wise at the position. It's not a real need this cycle with Zach Carter already on board.

Defensive Tackle (5): This is the most important position heading down the stretch to national signing day. The target at the position is eight, which means Florida is well shy and should be trying to add at least two to three more in addition to Kyree Campbell.

Linebacker (7): Florida is young at the position, so if it wants to wait another year before adding another to the class, it's understandable. With two commits already on board, class balance gets iffy moving forward if the Gators take another, even though the target at the position is nine.

Cornerback (8): Another position that should be relatively set in terms of numbers, though Florida may take another just because it'll likely need a freshman capable of starting next fall. If there's another take, it needs to be a top-end guy.

Safety (5): There's a definite need to add a safety or two, with the position currently two to three shy of the target number. This should be a focus for Florida down the stretch.

Specialists (3): It's hard to see a need for a specialist this cycle, though coaches often like to have their next specialist on campus for a year before a guy like Johnny Townsend departs. With Tommy Townsend available as a walk-on, though, it probably makes sense to wait until next cycle.

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