Trask potentially in QB battle

GAINESVILLE — UF quarterback Kyle Trask is accustomed to being an afterthought.

With all the attention of incumbent Feleipe Franks and incoming freshman Emory Jones, Trask quietly has made an impression after sitting out last season following foot surgery.

Trask’s potential has been hard to ignore. At 6-foot-5, 239 pounds, Trask has prototypical size and a strong, accurate arm.

“He’s got a live arm,” coach Dan Mullen said. “Throws the ball really well. He’s got a lot of talent.”

Trask, a redshirt sophomore, was lightly recruited out of Manvel (Texas) High School, where he primarily was a backup. But he did total 16 touchdown passes and no interceptions his junior and senior seasons.

Trask was UF’s fourthstring signal caller in 2016, but during individual drills looked to be the team’s best pure passer.

Known for his ability to develop QBs, Mullen said Trask grasps the game well and also might surprise people with his athletic and running ability — necessities to run a spread offense.

“Watching him, I think he’s bought in to what we want to do,” Mullen said. “I tell them that the running aspect of the quarterback in our offense, I just want you to be a willing runner. If the defense gives you the opportunity to run, go run and go do it.

BRAD MCCLENNY/AP Florida coach Dan Mullen said redshirt sophomore QB Kyle Trask grasps the game well and might surprise people with his athleticism and running ability.