Florida receivers Grimes, Jefferson granted 2018 eligibility
Florida's offense got a major boost Thursday, as the NCAA ruled that wide receivers Trevon Grimes and Van Jefferson will be eligible to play this fall after transferring in January, according to FloridaGators.com.
Grimes was given immediate eligibility to play after joining the Gators from Ohio State. Jefferson still awaits a waiver from the Souteastern Conference due to his intraconference transfer from Ole Miss after three seasons.
"I'm excited for Trevon and Van. We appreciate the NCAA's understanding in both situations and are thankful to the UAA's administration and compliance staff for their role in helping guide Trevon, Van, their families, and our coaching staff through this over the past six-plus months," head coach Dan Mullen said.
Grimes caught three passes for 20 yards in two games last season. He was a four-star prospect and ESPN's No. 35 recruit in the 2017 class.
Jefferson totaled 91 receptions for 999 yards and four touchdowns in two seasons. He was a four-star recruit in 2015 and ranked 166th in the class.