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University of Florida quarterback Kyle Trask is not leaving Gainesville as he wanted, but he is leaving.
Trask announced on social networks Thursday he is entering the 2021 draft of the NFL.
The Heisman Trophy finalist entered the bowl season leading the FBS in total touchdowns (46), touchdown passes (43), passing yards (4,125) and passing yards per game (375).
He didn’t look like himself on Wednesday night against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl, throwing interceptions in each of Florida’s first three attempts. Trask finished 16 of 28 for 158 yards and no touchdown for the first time as UF’s starting quarterback.
The Gators ended the season with three consecutive defeats, being defeated by 144-100.
He earned a master’s degree in sports management earlier this month, but had another season of eligibility due to the NCAA granting athletes an extra year because of COVID-19.