GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida has announced that its annual Pro Day will be held at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this year, allowing for the Gators to host fans at the event.

The Gators have typically held the annual Pro Day in the indoor practice facility over the past couple years. That limited space and the availability to showcase the event in front of fans.

The return to Ben Hill Griffin on March 27 will give 17 players from the 2018 team the chance to showcase their skills in front of NFL managers, coaches and scouts. Three players from the 2017 team are also expected to participate, though a Florida press release did not indicate which ones.

The 2018 crop who will be eligible for the draft includes defensive tackle Khairi Clark, long snapper Ryan Farr, nickelback Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, offensive lineman Kavaris Harkless, offensive tackle Martez Ivey, defensive end CeCe Jefferson, offensive guard Fred Johnson, offensive guard Tyler Jordan, linebacker Vosean Joseph, tight end C'yontai Lewis, receiver Dre Massey, defensive end Jachai Polite, tight end R.J. Raymond, running back Jordan Scarlett, tight end Moral Stephens, offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor and offensive lineman Nick Villano.

Of those, Scarlett, Ivey, Johnson, Taylor, Polite, Jefferson, Joseph and Gardner-Johnson recently took part in the NFL Combine.

Results were mixed there, which means some will likely try to follow-up good outings while others will feel the pressure of putting on a better showing than they did at the Combine.

In particular, Scarlett and Gardner-Johnson produced excellent 40-yard dash times, while Taylor was a serious winner in the on-field workout portion of the Combine.

On the flip side, though, Polite had a rough go of it, first suffering a reported hamstring injury after a relatively slow 40-yard dash and then struggling in interviews with some eyebrow-raising comments. He'll be looking to prove to scouts that was a one-time misstep and he has the athleticism and the character to warrant an early selection in the draft.

As far as the setup of the event, it will take place in the Swamp beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on March 27. However, the measurements, bench press and vertical jump will all be held in the team's weight room in the southeast end zone beneath Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. That portion of the workout will be closed to fans.

The broad jump, 40-yard dash and shuttle drills will begin on Florida Field at 9:30 a.m., followed by position-specific on-field workouts beginning at 11 a.m.

Fans can enter Ben Hill Griffin Stadium through the entrance at Gate 18 on the southwest side of the stadium, located near the James W. "Bill" Heavener Football Complex at the intersection of Stadium Road and Gale Lemerand Drive.

Swamp247 will have live coverage of the entire Pro Day event, as well as follow-up interviews with players and coach Dan Mullen.