FAU Safety Quran Hafiz announced Saturday that he would opt out of the 2020 football season due to the spread and growing concerns of COVID-19.
In a social media post, Hafiz expressed deep concern for the health of his family, specifically his young son.
— Quran Hafiz (@__Quran4) August 8, 2020
“I realized that I’m not making decisions just for myself anymore,” he wrote on Instagram. “Our safety and health is my #1 priority.”
Hafiz was widely expected to contend for the starting role at safety this year after being a contributor in each of the past three seasons, amassing 91 total tackles and forcing two turnovers.