Oct 3, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Will Grier (7) drops back during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Photo Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports.
Suspended Florida quarterback Will Grier is transferring out of the school.
Grier, a redshirt freshman, was suspended for a year on Oct. 12 after he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Last month, he lost an appeal.
“Will came to me about exploring his options to transfer,” coach Jim McElwain said in a statement Saturday. “We will support him and help him in any way we can. This has been very difficult on him and obviously he is looking for a fresh start. We will always be there for him as will all Gators.”
Grier would have been eligible to return Oct. 15 when the Gators take on Missouri.
This season, Grier threw for more than 200 yards in three straight games. He was the last Florida quarterback to do that since Tim Tebow in 2009.
The No. 19 Gators play No. 14 Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1.
