Florida Withdraws QB Commit Marcus Stokes’ Scholarship Offer

Picture: Marcus Stokes; Credit score: Alex Shepherd

Florida withdrew the scholarship of dedicated 2023 quarterback Marcus Stokes on Sunday after a controversial video of Stokes stating a racial slur surfaced through social media on Friday.

Within the video, Stokes could be seen in a automotive and heard saying “welcome again,” adopted by the slur.

Per NCAA guidelines, universities should not allowed to publicly remark a few recruiting prospect till they’ve signed with the college. 

“I absolutely settle for the results for my actions and respect the College of Florida’s determination to withdraw my scholarship provide to play soccer,” he mentioned in a be aware he posted to Twitter.

Stokes had been dedicated to Florida since July 7.

Florida started to pursue Stokes in the course of the summer season after lacking out on their high quarterback possibility within the class Jaden Rashada. The Gators have been in a position to pull Stokes away from his earlier pledge to James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions in the course of the offseason.

Stokes has accounted for 1,127 passing yards, seven touchdowns and eight interceptions on 50% completion throughout his senior marketing campaign, in line with MaxPreps. The Ponte Vedra (Fla.) Nease quarterback was anticipated to be a challenge piece for the Gators within the early phases of his profession with hopes of growing right into a contributor down the road.

He stood because the lone quarterback within the Gators’ class this cycle till just lately, when Rashada shockingly flipped his dedication from Miami to Florida on November 11. At the moment, Stokes vocalized his want to stay dedicated and provide UF a second passer for head coach Billy Napier’s first full recruiting class in Gainesville.

Rashada will now transfer ahead because the lone sign caller commit in Florida’s 2023 class, on account of their disassociation with Stokes.

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