Redshirt freshman quarterback [autotag]Max Brown[/autotag] is transferring from the University of Florida, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
Brown took over for an injured Graham Mertz, recording his first career start against Florida State. He threw for 192 yards on 19-of-28 passing over six games, adding 37 yards on 23 rushing attempts (including sacks).
Despite seeing limited playing time at Florida, Brown impressed in the little time he did see on the field. He showed off his accuracy in the first quarter against FSU, putting the ball right where it needed to be on more than one occasion.
With Mertz likely to return to Florida for another year and a five-star talent in DJ Lagway coming in this spring, it only makes sense for Brown to enter his name into the portal.
BREAKING: Florida QB Max Brown plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @On3Sports
The 6’3 220 QB will have 3 years of eligibility remaining
Brown played in Florida’s last 2 games after Graham Mertz’s injury https://t.co/btcKffXmaL pic.twitter.com/X48l6Nct5M
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 29, 2023
Brown also played for Florida’s baseball program as an outfielder, but Kevin O’Sullivan will not struggle to replace him. It is unclear whether Brown plans on continuing his two-sport path upon transferring, but that could play a factor in where he ends up.
Of course, Brown could end up withdrawing his name and staying at Florida. The Gators only have Mertz and Jack Miller on the scholarship roster, but Brown likely wants a shot at a starting job in Year 3 of his college career.
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