The University of Florida is under investigation for recruiting a quarterback it ultimately didn't land.
According to multiple reports Friday, the school is under investigation regarding the recruitment of quarterback Jaden Rashada, who ultimately committed to Arizona State University.
Rashada, a California native, originally signed with the Gators in December 2022, but later requested release from his National Letter of Intent after a $13 million NIL deal with independent Gator Collective fell through. did.
According to “The Athletic”the Collective withdrew from the deal and ultimately disbanded, but the 2023 No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in ESPN's rankings then received a request from his letter of intent and transferred to Arizona State University, which his father, Haren, also attended. I enrolled in the school.
“We have and will continue to work collaboratively with the NCAA,” said University of Florida spokesman Steve McClain. said in a statement to ESPN.. “We maintain high standards of excellence and integrity on and off the field. We follow NCAA policy regarding confidentiality and therefore cannot provide additional comment.”
The Associated Press reported Friday that the school was informed by the NCAA over the summer that there would be an investigation and that Florida State was instructed not to launch its own investigation.
Rashada's name was not mentioned in the initial notice.
Rashada started the season as the Sun Devils' starter and led the team to a victory over Southern Utah.
However, after the first three games of the season, he Left the line due to injurywhich derailed the first year.
The former four-star recruit completed 44-of-82 passes (53.7 percent) for 485 total yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions.
Rashada also added 23 yards on 14 attempts on the ground.
