Jordan Cronkrite transferring from UF
Sophomore running back Jordan Cronkrite will not be playing for the University of Florida next season.
The Miami native and former standout at Westminster Christian receive a release from his scholarship and will transfer from UF, the school announced on its website Thursday morning.
"We wish Jordan nothing but the best and will do everything we can to support and assist him and help him get what he wants,'' second-year UF head coach Jim McElwain said in a release.
Before the season, Cronkrite looked to have a valued role a four-person Florida’s backfield.
But an injury in the last week of training camp and the emergence of sophomore Jordan Scarlett and true freshman Lamical Perine limited his touches. Cronkrite finished the season with just 145 yards on 31 carries with a touchdown and 20 catches for another 120 yards and a score.
However, in the last five games, the former four-star recruit has been virtually a non-factor in Florida’s plans.
He’s carried the ball just five times for 33 yards and has eight catches for 38 yards
He didn’t travel with the team to Jacksonville for UF’s game against Georgia.
“He’s right now kind of trying to figure out whether he wants to play or not,” McElwain said after the game, a 24-10 win. “Our door’s always open for him until he finds his way in what he wants to do we’re here to support him.”
Cronkrite’s transfer destination is unknown at this point. Should he transfer to another Football Bowl Subdivision school, Cronkrite will have to sit out next season as part of the NCAA transfer rules. He will have two years of eligibility remaining after that point.
Posted by Jordan McPherson 12/08/2016 at 12:23 PM | Permalink
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Sophomore running back Jordan Cronkrite will not be playing for the University of Florida next season.
The Miami native and former standout at Westminster Christian receive a release from his scholarship and will transfer from UF, the school announced on its website Thursday morning.
"We wish Jordan nothing but the best and will do everything we can to support and assist him and help him get what he wants,'' second-year UF head coach Jim McElwain said in a release.
Before the season, Cronkrite looked to have a valued role a four-person Florida’s backfield.
But an injury in the last week of training camp and the emergence of sophomore Jordan Scarlett and true freshman Lamical Perine limited his touches. Cronkrite finished the season with just 145 yards on 31 carries with a touchdown and 20 catches for another 120 yards and a score.
However, in the last five games, the former four-star recruit has been virtually a non-factor in Florida’s plans.
He’s carried the ball just five times for 33 yards and has eight catches for 38 yards
He didn’t travel with the team to Jacksonville for UF’s game against Georgia.
“He’s right now kind of trying to figure out whether he wants to play or not,” McElwain said after the game, a 24-10 win. “Our door’s always open for him until he finds his way in what he wants to do we’re here to support him.”
Cronkrite’s transfer destination is unknown at this point. Should he transfer to another Football Bowl Subdivision school, Cronkrite will have to sit out next season as part of the NCAA transfer rules. He will have two years of eligibility remaining after that point.
Posted by Jordan McPherson 12/08/2016 at 12:23 PM | Permalink
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