Florida defensive end Andrew Chatfield has entered the transfer portal, according to 247Sports.
Chatfield began to make a name for himself as an edge rusher in 202 but saw limited snaps thanks to a ton of depth at the position for Florida. As a redshirt sophomore last year, he played in all 12 games and compiled 13 tackles, 2.5 sacks and four tackles for loss.
Coach Dan Mullen said last week that an undisclosed injury had cause Chatfield to miss some time. Now the former four-star prospect will look for opportunities elsewhere. Coming out of high school, Chatfield was the No. 13 weak-side defensive end.
Chatfield doesn’t necessarily have to leave after entering his name in the portal. He can withdraw at any time, but he’s likely looking for an opportunity with two years of eligibility left. At the same time, UF is under no obligation to keep him on scholarship now that he’s entered the portal.
The good news for Florida is that the depth is still there. There are enough guys ready to contribute on the edge for the Gators that matchups shouldn’t be an issue. The effects of the transfer could be felt next year though, so the gap may need to be filled in recruiting.
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