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UF left tackle Martez Ivey returns, freshman Kadeem Telfort emerges

UF left tackle Martez Ivey practiced Thursday after sitting out earlier this week due to swelling in his knee.

Ivey worked with the first-team offense, but exited after two snaps in favor of first-year freshman Kadeem Telfort. Ivey seemed to be fine. Telfort worked with the first team because he is expected to have a key role up front.

One of five early enrollees in January, the 6-foot-7, 300-pound Telfort has developed physically and learned his position.

“Physically, he's done a great job,” coach Jim McElwain said. “I think one thing I've seen him do is really learn to trust.