Kyle Trask leads Florida to historic 2020 season as QB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Kyle Trask, a former three-star recruit, emerged as Florida's starting quarterback in 2019 after an injury to Feleipe Franks. Trask led the Gators to a record-breaking 2020 season, throwing for 4,283 yards and 43 touchdowns, earning Second-Team All-American honors. His unique journey from backup quarterback in high school to Heisman finalist showcases his perseverance. Trask's performance helped him secure a second-round selection by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2021 NFL Draft.
- •Trask became Florida's starting QB in 2019 after an injury to Franks.
- •He passed for 4,283 yards and 43 touchdowns in 2020.
- •Trask was named Second-Team All-American following the season.
- •He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021.
- •Trask's journey from backup to star highlights his determination.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Trask's unlikely rise remains one of Florida's greatest stories
"A three-star prospect upon signing with the Gators, former QB Kyle Trask outperformed his ranking to lead program to a historic 2020 campaign.
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