Florida RB Jordan Cronkrite Reportedly Will Transfer, Won't Play in Bowl Game

Florida Gators sophomore running back Jordan Cronkrite is reportedly transferring from the program and will not play in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 2. 

Ryan Bartow of 247Sports reported Cronkrite's plan to transfer. Landon Watnick of Rivals.com confirmed the move. 

Bartow added Cronkrite received an official release from the University of Florida on Tuesday, with the hope of enrolling in a new school next month. 

Cronkrite has had a tenuous relationship with the Gators this season. He missed Florida's game against Georgia on October 29, and head coach Jim McElwain offered some interesting comments about his running back's absence. 

“He’s trying to figure out whether he wants to play or not,” McElwain said, per Zach Abolverdi of SECCountry.com. “Our door’s always open for him. Until he finds his way in what he wants to do, we’re here to support him.”

McElwain again echoed his support for Cronkrite after it was revealed he intended to transfer from the program. 

"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," McElwain said, per Thomas Goldkamp of 247Sports.

Cronkrite struggled to make a dent in Florida's running back rotation over the previous two seasons. He has accumulated 75 carries, 26 receptions and 541 total yards since 2015. 

Coming out of high school in the 2015 recruiting class, Cronkrite was a well-regarded prospect. He was the No. 6 running back from the state of Florida and a 3-star player, per Scout.com. 

There is no word yet on where Cronkrite intends to transfer, nor is there a known list of schools in which he may not be allowed to transfer as part of his release agreement.

Cronkrite is a talented player who didn't seem to fit in with the Gators. With two years of eligibility remaining, he has time to figure out what will work for him and how to make an impact at his next destination.