QB DeVante Kincade to transfer from Ole Miss
By John TaylorDec 8, 2015, 4:44 PM EST
With Chad Kelly firmly entrenched as Ole Miss' starting quarterback — provided he stays for his final season of eligibility — there's been the expected attrition at the position for the Rebels.
On Instagram Monday night, DeVante Kincade announced that he has decided to transfer from the Rebels to an unknown destination. According to his post, Kincade wants to transfer somewhere closer to his home in Skyline, Tex., so that he can "take care of my mom."
Below is the unedited text of Kincade's announcement:
I just wanted to thank god and the university of Mississippi for the opportunity to get a education, chase my dream and grow as a man. I ran into people and built relationship with people that I will never forget and memories that I will go back in time and do it all over again, But I am Transferring some where closer to Tx. And I could take care of my mom. I found Christ here at Olemiss by far the best achievement Of my life and I will never forgot the people that gave me advice through my tough times being away from home when I was loosing close ones. But Thank you @olemissathletics and #rebelNation for the support y'all are the best Travel everywhere !!!!
I just wanted to thank god and the university of Mississippi for the… https://t.co/neEJgVcBpD
— TOPFLIGHT DPK✈✈ (@Dpk_Dowork2) December 8, 2015
A three-star member of Ole Miss' 2013 recruiting class, Kincade was rated as the No. 26 pro-style quarterback in the country and the No. 75 player at any position in the state of Texas. After redshirting as a true freshman, Kincade, along with Ryan Buchanan, served as Bo Wallace's backup in 2014. Kincade, Buchanan and Kelly, a JUCO transfer, engaged in a three-way battle for the starting job, with Kelly emerging as starter in summer camp.
Kincade attempted 32 passes the past two seasons, including 15 in 2015.
If Kincade decides to transfer to another FBS program, he'd likely have to sit out the 2016 season, although a waiver is possible were there to be a health issue involving his mother. No waiver would mean one more year of eligibility at an FBS school, two with a waiver.
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Former Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks has made his transfer decision. He will be an Arkansas Razorback.
Franks is a grad transfer, which will make him eligible for Arkansas this fall. Even better for Arkansas is Franks will be enrolled in classes and be available to work out with his new team this spring. That means Franks will get a chance to go through a full spring practice schedule for his new program under brand new head coach Sam Pittman. Arkansas will also get its first spring practice in with new offensive coordinator Kendall Briles. It should go without much saying the Arkansas offense will have a new look in 2020.
A starting job may not yet be guaranteed for Franks at Arkansas, but he will be the most experienced option available. If Franks gels well with his new team this spring, that starting job may quickly become his to lose, if it is not considered that already. Franks is coming back from a season-ending ankle injury.
Arkansas will certainly be getting an experienced passer. Ranks passed for 4,593 yards and 38 touchdowns during his time at Florida, which included some time as the starter for the Gators. Franks also made a visit to Kansas while evaluating his options since deciding he would move on from Gainesville.
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