This time it’s not a joke. Defensive
end/linebacker Chris Martin is transferring from Florida.
Coach Will Muschamp announced Friday the
redshirt freshman would be leaving the program.
“Chris and his family have indicated that it
might be best for him to be closer to home," Muschamp said. “We
wish him nothing but the best of luck.”
Martin transferred to Florida from Cal, after
originally committing to, and decommitting from, Notre Dame.
He becomes the fourth player to leave the
Gators this year, joining freshman running back Mike Blakely, and
freshmen receivers Javares McRoy and Chris Dunkley.
The 6-foot-4 tweener closed spring practice as
the backup to Ronald Powell at the heralded Buck position, but took
reps inside at middle linebacker as well.
Martin was arrested Jan. 29 for possession of
less than 20 grams of marijuana and also made news in March after
posting a message on his Facebook status insinuating he had been
dismissed from the team.
He later said it was just an “early April Fools’" joke.
Former cornerback Janoris Jenkins was
dismissed from the team after similar subsequent marijuana
violations.
