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Gators Commitment Scouting Report: 2020 ATH Marc Britt
If a Miami-area player wants to play wide receiver or defensive back at the college level, it will not take long to know if he possesses the talent. The Miami area will humble players without the physical traits to play any of the wide receiver or secondary positions. Marc Britt can do either, and he’s made his college choice known.
On Friday, Britt committed to the Gators. This is a really big pickup for Florida. His 6-2, 180-pound frame will be just fine on either side of the football. Let’s look at a few of his skills.
QUICKNESS: Some players just have the it-factor. He can start and stop on a dime, and Britt knows how to do it and make defenders look bad. His quick-twitch athleticism is absolutely elite. Britt earns the title of being truly gifted, period.
Most importantly, Britt can make defenders miss by slowing down or speeding up and adding a jump cut. That’s a-born-with-it skill set few truly possess. He’s like a real-life video game. Just point and shoot.
SPEED: It’s right now. Boom! Some taller athletes cannot get going nearly as fast as Britt. He’s up to speed by the end of his second step. That’s rare and absolutely explosive! As noted above, his speed will be an asset because he can stop and start so well. Now, add in the open-field speed and there’s the opportunity for something special.
PHYSICALITY: Most speed players do not relish contact. While watching Britt’s offensive highlights proved to be fun, his defensive highlights actually add more value. Here’s why. Even if Britt plays wide receiver for the University of Florida, his physical nature will lead to more big plays. Fighting for jump balls, running through tacklers, and the ability to block all come into play. If he plays defense, good to go there as well. He absolutely lays a lick on running backs and wide receivers.
FUTURE POSITION?: Great question. This will likely be a wait and see game. Florida can figure that out in time and as the rest of their signing class shapes out.
Regardless of what Britt was recruited as or wants to play, ultimately it comes down to need and fit. It’s the same at every school. If Britt can play early at cornerback, have at it. Same for wide receiver or safety. Britt is such a talented athlete in general, he could probably play running back (although that’s not likely).
BOTTOM LINE: If Britt was being defined by sheer athleticism, he’s a five-star recruit all day. It’s an easy evaluation. He’s a football player, however, and that makes this much harder. Even Florida head coach Dan Mullen cannot possibly know for sure which, or how many, different positions Britt will play for the Gators. That’s a great problem to have. The Gators gained a very valuable asset today. Gator fans should be ecstatic!
