1 » In news that should be no surprise to anyone, Florida Gators junior cornerback Joe Haden has declared himself eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. UF’s cornerback of the decade (as named by OGGOA), Haden grades out as a consensus first-round pick who is likely to be taken as one of the top 15 players overall and perhaps even in the top 10. Among others, Haden held top collegiate wide receivers A.J. Green (Georgia), Julio Jones (Alabama) and Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati) in check this season. “This was a tough decision, and I spent a lot of time with my family talking about it,” Haden said. “I’m so proud that I had the chance to be a Gator. It’s been one of the best experiences of my life. Coach [Urban] Meyer and Coach [Vance] Bedford have helped me in so many ways. I’ll always be thankful to them for everything, and I know I’ll never forget the fans in Gator Nation.” Though one Haden is leaving Gainesville, FL, another has just arrived – literally. Four-star defensive back commit Jordan Haden, Joe’s brother, has moved into his dorm for the spring semester and will try to follow his brother’s lead. Joe Haden was the first true freshman to ever start at CB for Florida and started all 40 games of his career.
2 » Sophomore running back Jeff Demps, who dislocated his elbow during the 2010 Sugar Bowl against the Cincinnati Bearcats, should only be out 5-6 weeks according to Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel. This limited time out of action would allow Demps to participate in UF track & field, something he normally does in the offseason.
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