Blake Barnett Reportedly Transferring to South Florida from Arizona State

The South Florida Bulls reportedly found a potential replacement at quarterback for the departed Quinton Flowers.

According to JP Peterson of 620 WDAE in Tampa Bay, Florida, former Alabama signal-caller Blake Barnett will transfer from Arizona State to South Florida. Peterson noted Barnett has two years of eligibility remaining and will be able to play immediately.

Matt Zenitz of AL.com noted Barnett left Alabama in 2016 for Arizona State but left the Sun Devils in April after serving as their backup.    

Barnett attempted just 19 passes in 2016 with the Crimson Tide and five passes last season for the Sun Devils and has yet to establish himself as a reliable playmaker at the collegiate level. He transferred from Alabama after Jalen Hurts took over the starting job and left Arizona State as someone who was battling for a backup position behind Manny Wilkins.

While he hasn't lived up to the billing, Barnett was once a highly regarded recruit who committed to Notre Dame before decommitting and joining the Crimson Tide.

According to 247Sports' composite rankings, he was a 5-star prospect and the No. 2 pro-style quarterback in the 2015 class.

If he delivers on the talent that warranted his ranking, this will be a major pickup for the Bulls after Flowers finished his collegiate career with 2,911 passing yards, 1,078 rushing yards and 36 total touchdowns in 2017.