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New freshman Patchan was shot at Tampa area-park on Friday

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updated 4:10 p.m. ET May 12, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. - A University of Florida football player is recovering after being shot in the shoulder while at a Tampa area-park.

Florida coach Urban Meyer says Gator defensive lineman Matt Patchan is expected to fully recover.

Patchan was shot Friday night. Details of the shooting are not yet known.

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The 6-foot-7, 265-pound Patchan enrolled early at Florida in January after graduating from high school.

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