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Our last former minor league QB didn't sniff the field, but sounds like this kid was higher rated:
http://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1979&path=football
#14 Chris Wilkes, 6'4 230lbs
2013: Walked onto the team in the summer of 2013… Did not see any game action and redshirted… Served as the scout team quarterback.
PRIOR TO FLORIDA:
Pursued a baseball career after high school after being drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 22nd round of the 2008 Amateur Draft… Played in the minor leagues for five seasons… As a senior at Dr. Phillips, threw for more than 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns… Coached by Kevin Pettis.
http://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1979&path=football
#14 Chris Wilkes, 6'4 230lbs
2013: Walked onto the team in the summer of 2013… Did not see any game action and redshirted… Served as the scout team quarterback.
PRIOR TO FLORIDA:
Pursued a baseball career after high school after being drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 22nd round of the 2008 Amateur Draft… Played in the minor leagues for five seasons… As a senior at Dr. Phillips, threw for more than 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns… Coached by Kevin Pettis.