One might forgive any Texas Longhorns fans immediately intrigued by now-former Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant, who started the last 18 games for the Tigers, but revealed on Tuesday that he’s leaving the program two days after he was benched in favor of freshman phenom Trevor Lawrence.
Bryant has already graduated and will have one season of eligibility remaining.
“I feel like it’s what’s best for me and my future,” Bryant told The Greenville News in an exclusive interview. “I was just going to control what I could control and try to make the most of my opportunity, but at the end of the day, I just don’t feel like I’ve gotten a fair shot.