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FB: DE Jachai Polite declares for NFL Draft

Brian D. Fox, Jr.

GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 10: Florida Gators defensive lineman Jachai Polite (99) sheds a block during the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Florida Gators on November 10, 2018 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field in Gainesville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Florida defensive end Jachai Polite has declared for the NFL Draft after a breakout junior season of football.

The 6’2 242 lb, Daytona Beach native finished 2018 with 45 tackles (27 solo) and 19.5 tackles for loss. Polite also added a team-high 11 sacks.

Polite is expected to be a first round pick and is among the top edge rushers in this year’s draft.

Polite is the third draft eligible underclassman to declare. CB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson announced his intentions shortly after Florida defeated FSU in the regular season finale. Shortly after the Peach Bowl victory over Michigan, junior OT Jawaan Taylor declared as well.

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