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In an effort to improve a soft pass rush, Florida tinkered with one of its young defensive linemen in Tuesday's practice.


True freshman Carlos Dunlap was moved inside from end to tackle in an attempt to get more push up the middle. Dunlap moved into a rotation behind starters Clint McMillan and Javier Estopinan.

"We just looked at Carlos Dunlap inside and he's actually done decent," Florida coach Urban Meyer said. "He's a big body and maybe can knock the ball down or something. We're searching."

Florida ranks seventh in the Southeastern Conference with five sacks.

Last season, Florida finished third in the league with 37 sacks.

Meyer said he would like to see his team get more pressure on the quarterback as the season unfolds. Dunlap's main challenge inside is keeping his 6-foot-6, 260-pound frame low enough inside to defend the running game.

"That's what (the coaching staff) is working on now," Meyer said. "Maybe it might just be in passing situations. We're still experimenting with it."

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