When Florida practiced at Barry University in Miami on Thursday in preparation for the upcoming Orange Bowl, the Gators were without former tight end Lucas Krull. Originally, Krull, also a valuable member on special teams, anticipated playing in Monday’s game against Virginia, despite entering the transfer portal on Dec. 1. But on his path toward joining Pitt on Dec. 16 as a graduate transfer, Krull’s plans changed.



Krull opened up to The Athletic recently in an extensive Q&A, detailing his thoughts on Florida’s future, his time with the Gators, his own future, why he decided to transfer to Pitt and ultimately not play in the Orange Bowl and how he explained his thought process to Florida head coach Dan Mullen.



You’re the only guy from this year’s team — at least, I think — besides CJ Henderson (the junior declared for the NFL Draft) who is not at practice in Miami for the Orange Bowl. What’s that feeling...