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Florida lands 2017 recruit from Alabama

Adam Spencer

By Adam Spencer

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The Florida Gators added a big piece to their 2017 recruiting class on Saturday evening.

Zechariah Byrd, a 6-foot-6, 235-pound Alabama native, announced his commitment on Twitter:

Byrd chose Florida over Alabama, Kentucky, Auburn and Ole Miss, among other schools.

According to 247Sports, Byrd is the No. 31 tight end in the class of 2017 and the No. 36 overall recruit from the state of Alabama.

Adam Spencer

Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.

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