Arizona QB Anu Solomon announces plans to transfer

Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon announced via Instagram on Tuesday that he was transferring.

I first want to take this opportunity to thank Arizona Football for making me the man I am today, especially Coach Rodriquez & the Rodriguez family, Greg Byrne, the entire administration and staff, and of course the die-hard fans for absolutely everything to make my past 4 years at The University of Arizona worthwhile and unforgettable. God has a plan for me. I’ve prayed for direction, patience, and knowledge to know when it comes, and it is with a heavy heart to announce that I am transferring from The University of Arizona. Through much adversity, I will never forget those who supported me, stuck by me, and believed in me; God, my family, my girlfriend, and close friends. From highs and lows, and the unlucky injuries I suffered from the past 2 seasons, I am blessed to have a fresh start at another program to finish out my senior year. Thank you Tucson, & GOD BLESS! At this time I will be focusing on spending the holiday season with my family and ask for privacy as we decide on the next step in my college career.

A photo posted by Anu Solomon (@anusolomon) on Dec 13, 2016 at 11:23am PST

According to reports, Solomon is expected to graduate early and be eligible to play for an FBS program as a graduate transfer.

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Solomon opened three seasons as Arizona’s starter. He threw for 6,922 yards, 49 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, but injuries this season limited him to play in parts of just five games. In 2016, he threw for 462 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions while being sacked 12 times.

Solomon’s redshirt freshman year was his best as he led the Wildcats to a Pac-12 Conference South Division championship and their first-ever trip to the Fiesta Bowl.

Solomon was a four-star recruit out of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. During his recruiting process, he received interest from Arizona State, BYU, Colorado, Illinois, Purdue, Utah, Oregon State, Hawaii, Washington, Washington State, Wisconsin and UNLV. It is unclear where he plans to pursue a graduate transfer.

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