Clemson quarterback Bryant to transfer

Just days after it was announced that the Trevor Lawrence era is set to begin at Clemson, the Kelly Bryant era has officially come to an end.

Bryant, the former starting quarterback for the Tigers, is leaving the program, head coach Dabo Swinney confirmed on the ACC teleconference Wednesday morning.

The news first broke just before 10 a.m. Wednesday before Swinney confirmed it about an hour later.

“Obviously saddened and disappointed that he’s chosen to leave the team, but I really have absolutely nothing bad that I can say about Kelly Bryant,” Swinney said. “He’s one of the best young people that I’ve ever been around. Even though I don’t think this was a great decision I certainly respect it.”The Greenville News first reported Bryant’s decision and discussed the choice with Bryant in an interview.

“I feel like it’s what’s best for me and my future,” Bryant told The Greenville News. “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.”

Swinney met with Bryant Monday morning to discuss the coaching staff’s decision to name Lawrence the starter for Saturday’s game against Syracuse. Bryant did not practice Monday or Tuesday with Swinney saying Tuesday morning that he gave Bryant Monday off after an “emotional” talk.