According to reports, the Gators' already thin receiving corps will take a hit as No. 2 tight end Gerald Christian and receiver/punt returner Robert Clark will transfer from the program.
Both players cited a lack of playing time as the reason for transferring.
Christian arrived at UF in 2010 as the nation's second-ranked tight end, according to Rivals.com. The former four-star prospect seemed like an ideal replacement for the departed Aaron Hernandez as his combination of size, speed and strength would make him a weapon in UF's offense. However, he rarely saw the field as a freshman and spent some time at linebacker during training camp this year.
He ultimately earned the starting job while Jordan Reed missed time with a leg injury, but registered only four catches for 72 yards and a touchdown in his brief career.
Clark was a backup receiver who caught seven passes as a freshman, but was limited to special teams duty in 2011.
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