The redshirt freshman took to social media to announce his intent to enter the transfer portal on December 5th.
“Wearing the Orange and Blue has been a childhood dream come true,” Elksnis wrote in a Twitter post. “Studying and growing as an individual at the University of Florida has been an honor, and I am forever grateful for the foundation this team gave me in my college career.”
“I want to thank Coach Mullen and Coach Brewster for recruiting me and giving me this opportunity, Coach Napier and Coach Peagler for furthering my development, the strength staff for their intense training and relentless pursuit of elevating my performance, and the training staff for their expertise and detailed approach to my care.