The first post-Everett Golson casualty is unofficially in the books.
Exactly 10 days after the former Notre Dame quarterback became a current Florida State quarterback, John Franklin‘s high school coach revealed to the Orlando Sentinel that his former player has decided to move on from the Seminoles. It’s relatively big news as Franklin had exited the spring as the unofficial No. 2 on the depth chart behind Sean Maguire, although most observers thought Franklin would be able to continue pushing for the job once summer camp kicked off.
In confirming the decision to move on, South Plantation (Fla.) coach Doug Gatewood stated that Franklin “is just looking for an opportunity” at another school. Gatewood added that he’d be open to that opportunity being at another position, although why he couldn’t play another position at FSU if he’s open to it is unknown.
Franklin was a three-star member of FSU’s 2013 recruiting class, rated as the No. 25 dual-threat quarterback in the country. Tennessee was the only other Power Five program to offer Franklin a scholarship.
After redshirting as a true freshman, Franklin appeared in two games. According to his official FSU bio, he also practiced at wide receiver in 2014.
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UPDATED 2:39 p.m. ET: On Instagram, Franklin confirmed that he is indeed transferring from FSU. In addition to his confirmation, he wrote out a lengthy statement, which appears below.
Franklin also added a rather amusing postscript.