University of Georgia football coach Mark Richt confirmed Thursday afternoon the transfer of redshirt freshman quarterback Jacob Park.
Park announced his departure Tuesday night on Facebook but then deleted his posts. The 6-foot-4, 202-pounder from Goose Creek, S.C., battled redshirt sophomore Brice Ramsey and redshirt junior Faton Bauta this spring for the starting quarterback spot but was the only one who did not receive first-team snaps at the G-Day game.
"We've had conversations during which we discussed all the viewpoints," Richt said in a release. "In the end, he feels like the opportunity for significant playing time would be better at another school. I can understand his decision, and we'll support him in finding a good fit at another institution."
The number of participants in the Bulldogs' quarterback competition briefly grew to four last week when Greyson Lambert, who started nine games last season at Virginia, announced he was transferring to Georgia.
Park was the No. 4 quarterback in the 2014 signing class, according to Rivals.com and 247Sports.com. He ran Georgia's scout team last season, when the Bulldogs went 10-3 and won the Belk Bowl over Louisville.
"I want to thank Coach Richt and Georgia for the experience I've had in Athens," Park said. "I'm grateful for the opportunity but now look forward to what's next in my college career."
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