Florida wide receivers Chris Dunkley and Javares McRoy are planning
to transfer, coach Will Muschamp announced Friday.
Dunkley, a redshirt freshman from Pahokee, was suspended for parts
of spring practice for academic reasons.
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“It’s been a great learning experience being here at the University
of Florida, but I feel like it’s in my best interest to get a fresh
start somewhere else, “ Dunkley said in a press release.
After catching 34 passes for 721 yards and four touchdowns in his
senior season at Pahokee High, Dunkley came to UF as a four-star
prospect and the No. 9 wide receiver in the country, according to
Rivals.com.
But the 6-foot, 172-pound freshman was hampered by a nagging
hamstring injury carried over from his high school career.
Dunkley never saw the field at UF despite dressing for four
games.
McRoy, a freshman who enrolled at Florida in January, is reportedly
headed to Texas Tech to reunite with his brother Ben, a sophomore
running back.
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“I enjoyed my time at Florida, but I really want the chance to play
with my brother,” McRoy said. “Florida has been very understanding
and is giving me that opportunity.”
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"color: #000000;">The 5-foot-9, 170-pound McRoy was rated a
four-star prospect and the No. 28 wide receiver in the country by
Rivals.com.
McRoy missed UF’s spring game and the later parts of spring camp
after having a medical procedure on his lung, according to
Muschamp. UF’s coach added that the ailment would not be a
long-term issue.
McRoy caught 26 passes for 527 yards and 10 touchdowns in his
senior season at Lakeland High. He also carried the ball 42 times
for 684 yards and two touchdowns.
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“We wish both of these guys the best of luck in their future
endeavors, both on and off the field,” Muschamp said.
