John Brantley

Infobox NCAA Athlete
name = John Brantley


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college = Florida
conference = SEC
sport = Football
jersey = 12
position = QB
class = Redshirt freshman
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career_start = 2007
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height_ft = 6
height_in = 3.3
weight_lb = 219
nationality = USA
birth_date = March 3, 1989
birth_place = Ocala, Florida
highschool = Trinity Catholic High School
Ocala, Florida
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John Brantley IV (born March 3, 1989) is an American football quarterback for the University of Florida. He was a highly sought after recruit from Ocala, Florida, originally committing to Texas but then choosing Florida.

High school career

Brantley attended Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala, Florida.

Although he has run a 4.58 40-yard dash, Brantley is considered a pocket passer, with his mobility considered an area for improvement. He is a very good play-action passer and deep-ball thrower, and his timing and touch downfield set him apart.

As a sophomore Brantley threw for 1,201 yards, 17 touchdowns and 1 interception, while sharing time with senior Seth Varnadore. In his junior year he threw for 2,835 yards, 41 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, leading Trinity Catholic to the Florida Class 2B state title. Following his high school career, Brantley was invited to play in the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Brantley was chosen as the 2006-07 Gatorade National Player of the Year for football and was judged a four star recruit by Scout.com. [http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=110&p=8&c=1&nid=1936639 Scout.com: John Brantley Profile] ]

Recruiting process

After a trip to Austin to see The University of Texas, Brantley committed to the Longhorns. In a later interview with FloridaFB.com, Brantley reiterated his commitment to Texas, stating that he felt it was "a real special thing to be headed out there (Texas)."

The other schools on Brantley's shortlist included Alabama, Louisville, Oklahoma and Florida. [ [http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=43257 John Brantley Profile - Rivals.com] ]

In December 2006, Rivals.com reported that Brantley would de-commit from Texas to follow in the footsteps of his father and uncle at the University of Florida. He later signed his letter of intent, and enrolled in Gainesville in 2007.

Career at Florida

Freshman Season

Brantley redshirted his freshman season.

Redshirt Freshman Season

He is expected to compete with Cameron Newton for the backup job in the 2008 season.

References

External links

*SI.com [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/highschool/01/25/johnbrantley.profile/index.html Gator Genes: John Brantley will continue a great tradition at Florida]
* [http://www.JOHNBRANTLEY.ORG Fansite]
* [http://gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2008&player_id=127 Bio at Gatorzone.com]