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Florida Football: 5 early signees who’ll have instant impact in 2019

By Dana Becker

GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Florida Gators head football coach Dan Mullen speaks during an introductory press conference at the Bill Heavener football complex on November 27, 2017 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Florida Gators head football coach Dan Mullen speaks during an introductory press conference at the Bill Heavener football complex on November 27, 2017 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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A prototypical receiver with speed, Dionte Marks will have the opportunity to step right in and compete for playing time and catches in the Florida offense this coming fall. The Deland native stands 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, and is a three-star prospect.

Marks had a strong senior season, helping lead his high school to the FHSAA Class 8A playoffs and an 8-3 record after snagging 45 passes for 964 yards with 11 of those going for touchdowns. As a junior, he had 23 receptions for 444 yards with seven scores.

There is also a good chance that Marks finds himself competing for the Florida track team. He had a standing broad jump of 11-feet-3 at the 2018 U.S. Army National Underclassmen Combine, and was a sprinter and long jumper for his high school team.

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