The transfer portal for the 2024 season is nearly filled to the brim with members of the Florida Gators, and one player has already found a new home.
Former Florida backup quarterback [autotag]Max Brown[/autotag] is committing to the Charlotte 49ers after spending one week in the portal. Brown made six total appearances for the Gators in 2023, but will be remembered for taking over the two weeks after starting QB Graham Mertz sustained an injury in his right collarbone while taking on Missouri.
Brown nearly helped the Gators pull a miracle comeback against Mizzou, but ended up falling short. Brown made his first career start against the Florida State Seminoles and almost led the Gators to a monumental upset win, but the offense didn’t really get rolling with Brown under center.
Brown posted his commitment to Charlotte on X, formerly known as Twitter, with a picture of him in full uniform while wielding a pick axe. The freshman transfer added a simple caption of, “Let’s work.”
Let’s work! @CharlotteFTBL pic.twitter.com/cLb5LzHp77
— Max Brown (@mmax_23) December 11, 2023
Brown completed 67% of his passes this season while collecting just 192 yards. He never completed a pass for a touchdown, but did end up throwing an interception against Florida State.
Charlotte will likely have at least four quarterbacks to choose from next season, with Brown becoming an additional option. It’s not clear if he’ll be given the keys to the kingdom, but a QB battle will surely ensue.
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