Justin Britt’s career with the Iowa Hawkeyes has officially come to a close.
It seemed like that would be the case back in February when Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz addressed Britt’s health status on National Signing Day.
“Yeah, J.B. is on a medical and will finish his degree. He’s here in town. He’ll graduate in May. That’s the victory there,” Ferentz said at the time.
When Britt quickly responded on social media to Ferentz’s comments, it led to some confusion for Hawkeye Nation, though.
“No.. I have not retired from football,” Britt tweeted on Feb. 1.
Now, Britt announced he is entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.
“I’ve officially entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer. I want to thank Iowa football for an amazing time. Can’t wait to see where the next chapter begins,” Britt tweeted yesterday.
I’ve officially entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer. I want to thank Iowa football for an amazing time. Can’t wait to see where the next chapter begins.
— J. Britt (@justinbritt63) March 24, 2023
According to 247Sports, Britt arrived in Iowa City as a three-star offensive guard signee out of Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Ind. in the 2019 signing class. The 6-foot-5 offensive lineman was the nation’s No. 36 offensive guard and the No. 11 player from Indiana per 247Sports.
Britt appeared in 16 career games and started the first three games at right guard during the 2021 season. Ferentz revealed to reporters at Big Ten Media Days last July that complications with a previous knee injury would sideline Britt for all of last season.
As a graduate transfer, Britt has one season of eligibility remaining. He could apply for two more years of eligibility via a medical redshirt and through the extra year of eligibility granted for athletes due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact.
Here’s a look at Britt’s time with Iowa in pictures.