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

How can you not like what this kid brings to the table? Florida knows it has a stud cornerback in the making and the Gators are likely to use Chris Steele right away.

Moreover, the fact that he’s a 2019 early signee means that he’s on the fast-track to early playing time. No, again, he may not start, but the four-star cornerback, and the highest-rated signee in the Gators’ 2019 class, will have a good feel for the defense by the time the spring game rolls around and he could prove himself worthy of a regular rotational role.

Trey Dean and C.J. Henderson are the favorites to start for the Gators at cornerback, but guys like Steele and Kaiir Elam are going to give them a run for their money.

Does Dan Mullen want to go the safe route and start the experienced guys or will he incorporate his two freshmen studs in order to get some new blood in there and set up a strong future? It’s a win-win scenario for the second-year head coach.

Steele is listed as the No. 42 overall recruit in the class and the fifth-best cornerback, according to 247Sports. This is a name to watch as spring ball is right around the corner.