Report: Gators QB Emory Jones Still With Team, Not in Transfer Portal Yet
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According to On3Sports' Matt Zenitz, Florida Gators quarterback Emory Jones has not officially entered his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal. It was reported last month that Jones was expected to do so.
Zenitz states, however, that Jones is currently still with the team and is enrolled in classes. He also stated that Jones took part in a team meeting yesterday.
Jones, heading into his redshirt senior season, played as the team's starting QB for the majority of last season, playing in 12 total games, while starting 11 of them. The only game Jones didn't start last season was against the Georgia Bulldogs.
He finished the year completing 224 out of 346 of his passes for 2,734 yards, 19 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He also finished as the team's leading rusher, rushing for 758 yards on 143 attempts. He added four rushing touchdowns as well.
For Florida, if Jones is to remain with the team through the 2022 season, they'll have a depth of players at the position, including Carlos Del Rio Wilson, Jalen Kitna, Anthony Richardson and recent transfer QB Jack Miller. Richardson has long been expected to be the team's starting QB for Week 1.
There is some uncertainty, however, regarding Richardson's health as he recently underwent knee surgery after playing the season. He played the year with a knee injury but reaggravated it fully near the final stretch of the season.
As for Jones is concerned, it wouldn't come as a surprise to see him eventually enter the portal, especially if he is not going to get much playing time under Florida coach Billy Napier. But, for now, he remains with the team.
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