The Florida Gators did pretty well last season under Dan Mullen with taking transfers from other schools. Receiver Van Jefferson led the Gators in receiving, receiver Trevon Grimes made some big plays, defensive tackle Adam Shuler started at defensive tackle for most of the season. The Gators have now offered a redshirt senior-to-be from UCLA in Chigozie Nnoruka as a defensive lineman after Nnoruka announced his decision to be a grad transfer on Thursday.

Nnoruka started his college career at the junior college level at American River College in 2015, finishing with 35 tackles, three sacks, and eight tackles for loss.

He then transferred to UCLA and redshirted in 2016. In 2017, Nnoruka started 10 games while playing in all 13 for the Bruins. He was credited with 49 tackles (8th on the team), 8.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks on the year.

Under new head coach Chip Kelly, Nnoruka saw his time on the field diminish dramatically. He played in 11 games as a backup and a season high three tackles against Arizona State. Nnoruka had just seven tackles on the 2018 season.

Nnoruka posted a statement on Twitter on Thursday and on Friday posted that he was offered by the Gators.

“My time at UCLA has been one of the most memorable times of my life, I have created memories and built friendships that surely will last a lifetime,” Nnoruka wrote. “I would like to thank Coach Mora and Coach Angus for giving me the chance to fulfill one of my dreams. I would also like to than my team mates for being there with me and battling with me every day. That being said, I have decided to grad transfer for my final year of eligibility. Thank you and God Bless everyone that has contributed to my time at UCLA.”

Blessed to recieve an offer from the University of Florida ???? pic.twitter.com/1seJ66TF3x — Chigozie Nnoruka (@_GOZZILA_) January 4, 2019

Six hours after posting the offer from Florida, Nnoruka posted that he received an offer from the University of Miami.

Florida is losing at least three defensive linemen after the 2018 season. Defensive tackle Khairi Clark and defensive end CeCe Jefferson have moved on after graduation and junior defensive end Jachai Polite has declared early for the NFL.

Shuler came aboard in the offseason after transferring from West Virginia where he was a starter. Shuler finished the 2018 season with 39 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and 5 quarterback hurries.

Nnoruka would have one year to play one season wherever he signs to go to school. He’s listed at 6-foot-2 and 287 pounds and it isn’t clear what position he would play on the line if he showed up at Florida.