Gators QB Skyler Mornhinweg has transferred; Jackson no longer a UF student
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 | Football, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gators head coach Jim McElwain announced Wednesday that third-string quarterback Skyler Mornhinweg has transferred to Columbia.
Mornhinweg signed with the Gators in 2012 after finishing his high school career as the all-time leading passer at Saint Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia. Serving as the emergency starter after Jeff Driskel and Tyler Murphy suffered season-ending injuries in 2013, Mornhinweg started the final three games of the season.
Mornhinweg appeared in one game last season but did not throw a pass. He finishes his UF career 44 of 63 for 344 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
“We wish him the best," McElwain said. “Would love to have him stay here. Moving forward, as you guys all know, that position, especially in this league now, you need to have some depth.”
Mornhinweg's departure leaves the Gators with only two scholarship quarterbacks on the roster: sophomore Treon Harris and redshirt freshman Will Grier. Walk-on Jacob Guy took extended reps during spring practice with Harris out due to a family tragedy and remains on the roster.
Meanwhile, the Gators are expected to bring in a transfer quarterback over the summer to help build depth at the position.
“We're constantly looking at that spot as well as some other spots on the roster to try and make sure we get some needed bodies in those areas,” McElwain said.
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JACKSON UPDATE: Redshirt freshman defensive back J.C. Jackson is no longer a UF student. McElwain said Wednesday that Jackson is not enrolled in classes and is working to figure out the next step in his future.
“He's got a lot of things he's dealing with right now," McElwain said. “We'll support him and help him do what he can, but right now he's not enrolled in school and dealing with some things outside that are a lot bigger than the Florida Gators.”
While a physically talented player, Jackson has faced multiple issues off the field. He faces three counts of armed robbery from an incident in Gainesville on April 18.
Jackson was a two-way standout at Immokalee High prior to arriving at UF. However, he was redshirted last season following shoulder surgery.
