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*COMPLETE FLORIDA RECRUITING COVERAGE WITH 2 MONTHS OF FREE ACCESS*

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Originally Amite (La.) 2019 five-star defensive tackle Ishmael Sopsher planned on being at Florida for their big recruiting weekend at the end of July. Though he didn't make it in as planned, that doesn't mean that the Gators are out of the running.

On Friday night he released his current top 12 - which includes UF - via Twitter.

Considering he never visited Florida, it isn't exactly surprising that Fairmont (WVa.) Senior four-star defensive lineman Dante Stills committed to home state West Virginia today over the Gators and Oklahoma.

LINK: Stills stays home, commits to WVU

When it comes to Florida's chances with Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage five-star cornerback Patrick Surtain, the Gators have really been in the same place for a while now.

They are lurking in the shadows, never on his list of top choices, but not completely out of the picture.

The five-star told Rivals Rob Cassidy that Florida is one of the schools in the running to receive one of his five official visits.

LINK: Five-star cornerback to settle on five official visits

ALLEY: Discuss Surtain with Cassidy and Florida fans

At one time Florida was the outright leader, however, when Decatur (Ala.) Austin four-star running back Asa Martin announces on Thursday, the Gators will be little more than a hat on the table.

Andrew Bone breaks down where Martin stands heading into his decision.

LINK: Martin closing in on decision