Former Georgia Bulldogs transfer target portal DeShawn Purdie withdrew his signed documents to transfer to the Florida Gators on Monday, Jan. 13, according to On3 analyst Peter Nakos on X.
Out of high school, Purdie committed to the Charlotte 49ers as a three-star recruit in the class of 2024. He immediately got snaps as a freshman with the 49ers, totaling 1,802 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, and completing 50% of his passes. He didn’t show much in terms of mobility, though.
Georgia offered Purdie when he entered the transfer portal, but the Bulldogs lost out to the Florida Gators on Dec. 23. However, just weeks later, Purdie withdrew his signed documents and is looking to transfer elsewhere.
Unfortunately, Georgia cannot offer him again either. According to 247Sports’ Chris Hummer, “Once a player signs a grant of aid with an SEC school, they’re not allowed to be contacted by another SEC program, even while released.”
Regardless, Georgia could be on the hunt for other transfer portal quarterbacks, especially with Jaden Rashada and Carson Beck entering the transfer portal. However, the Bulldogs signed four-star quarterback Ryan Montgomery and flipped three-star Hezekiah Millender from Boise State. Not to mention, five-star UGA decommit Jared Curtis has not committed to a program yet.
