Trent Whittemore leaves Florida Gators football program
GAINESVILLE, Fla. â Florida Gators wide receiver Trent Whittemore has left the program, the redshirt sophomore announced on Twitter. As a graduate, Whittemore will be eligible to play right away in 2023 and will have two years of eligibility left.
Whittemore walked for senior day last Saturday prior to Floridaâs 38-6 win over South Carolina.
The redshirt sophomore from Buchholz High School right in Gainesville dreamed of playing for the Gators. In less than four years, Whittemore earned a degree from the University of Florida. He began pursuing a Masterâs in telecommunications this fall.
Whittemore was a Florida legacy. His mother, grandfather, and great-grandfather all attended UF. His mother, Missy, played volleyball for UF from 1992-95, earning All-Southeastern Conference honors in 1993, 1994, and 1995.
Whittemore saw just action in just two games in 2019 while taking a redshirt. He appeared in seven games in 202 and finished the regular season with eight catches for 81 yards and a touchdown. Whittemore made eight starts in 2021 with 10 total games played. He hauled in 19 catches last season for 210 yards and one score.
Creed Whittemore, Trentâs brother, was once committed to Florida but has since flipped his commitment to Mississippi State.
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Whittemoreâs playing time decreased with new staff
Heading into the spring, Whittemore looked poised to have a major role in Billy Napierâs offense. The Gators didnât have a true slot receiver, and while at 6-3 and 204 pounds, he doesnât have the typical build for a slot receiver, he does have the athleticism. He was the Gatorsâ best option at the time.
Napierâs offense utilizes a lot of 12 personnel and when Arizona State receiver Ricky Pearsall transferred to Florida he quickly ate into Whittemoreâs role. As the season has progressed, Pearsall has erased Whittemoreâs role from the offense.
On the season, Pearsally has played in 407 snaps while Whittemore has just 47 snaps in seven games.
âOffenses have different focuses. I would say, at the end of the day, you know, football is football. When youâre out there, you know, it might be a different terminology or very different signal, but youâre gonna use the same skills that you always have. So, there are some differences in the offense, but when youâre out there, you know, playing receivers playing receiver,â Whittemore said earlier this year. âSo, I would say the personnel changes, they will be there, but thatâs not really something you focus on, you know what I mean? When your numberâs called you just go out there and perform.â
