Having lived five years in Gainesville’s 352 area code, quarterback Kyle Trask knew what it meant when “813″ appeared on the screen of his iPhone on Friday night back home in southeast Texas.
The Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers were calling, using the final pick of the NFL Draft’s second round to snag the Gators’ record-setter.
“I was trying to keep a very open mind,” an elated Trask said moments afterward during a videoconference with reporters. “I was super excited when I saw that Tampa, Florida, number call me. They were one of my most favorite teams throughout this entire process.