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Gateway has two heavily recruited seniors in defensive end/fullback Shayne Hale and running back/defensive back Cameron Saddler. But the Gators also have two standout juniors who already have a number of scholarship offers.

Penn State called Gateway coach Terry Smith before practice Tuesday and said it was offering scholarships to receiver-defensive back Corey Brown (6 feet 1, 185 pounds) and linebacker Dorian Bell (6-2, 215). Pitt, Ohio State, Michigan and Alabama already had offered scholarships to both.

"They both have about 12 offers already," Smith said.

Smith believes both Brown and Bell could be ranked among the top 50 players in the country next year.

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