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#GatorGreatSeries Review: Kick Returners
Prior to fall camp getting underway in August, take a look back at the rich tradition that is Florida football.
 
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gator Standard. Relentless Effort.
 
Those two phrases have become synonymous with Florida football since Dan Mullen came home to Gainesville on Nov. 26, 2017. Embedded within those words is the tradition and foundation for success that has created the brand for this special program.
 
Before the next chapter of Gator football is written this fall, let's take a look back at the rich tradition that has been built in Gainesville position-by-position.
 
Week 1: Quarterbacks
Week 2: Defensive Line
Week 3: Kick Returners
 
 
Each of those men listed above, and others, including Steve Tannen (1967-69), had excellent careers and memorable moments during their time at the University of Florida.

Tannen, who was an All-American cornerback for Gators, was a standout kick returner, punt blocker and 1970 first round pick by the New York Jets. 

 However, for the brevity of this article we're going to focus on three individuals.
 
Green:
 
 
James:
 
 
Debose:
 
 
As you can see above, each of them had a laundry list of accolades throughout their playing careers.
 
But it's never about the awards and individual honors. It's about the comradery, brotherhood built with their teammates and the memories that were last a lifetime.
 
Check out some highlights of these three Gator Greats.
 
Green:
 

.@JacquezGreen ? ??#GatorGreat pic.twitter.com/8KqMQwErkU

— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) June 11, 2018

 
James:
 

Brandon James ? #AnkleBreaker #GatorGreat pic.twitter.com/2RSyKDp3Jd

— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) June 13, 2018

 
Debose:
 

.@AndreDeBose4 ? #Speed #GatorGreat pic.twitter.com/y77Vp1qd1z

— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) June 14, 2018

 
Starting Sunday our series will move onto tight ends.