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Fred Hansard, N.J.'s top DT, to announce 'hopefully next week'

Wednesday, N.J. four-star defensive tackle Fred Hansard was expected to make his collegiate announcement via a Bleacher Report commitment video.

However, he informed NJ.com Monday morning he's pushing the announcement back, causing some fans to wonder if Florida was set to be his pick — assuming Wednesday's suspensions of Gators Jalen Tabor and C'yontai Lewis for an on-field altercation was the reason for the delay.

@TodderickHunt @HSSportsNJ maybe holding off with news of Florida suspensions?

— Kevin Fine (@kfine39) August 17, 2016

But Hansard denies that being the reason, stating, "I'm just unsure.