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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Gators get commitment from four-star California DB Joshua Shaw

Florida coach Urban Meyer insists that the state of Florida is his best recruiting ground, but the Gators have shown once again they aren't afraid to go national if necessary.

This afternoon, four-star defensive back Joshua Shaw, of Palmdale, Calif., announced his intentions to play for the Gators next season,

That means the Gators have gone into USC country and snagged one the area's best players. Ohio State and LSU were also among the finalists.

"That was an eye-opening trip for me," Shaw told ESPN.com. "I loved the coaching staff and specifically coach (Urban) Meyer. He was the only head coach who personally recruited me and that made a big difference.

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