Virginia quarterback Nick Johns, a redshirt freshman, announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he is transferring from the University of Virginia. Johns chose the Cavaliers out of Gonzaga High School in Washington D.C. during coach Mike London’s tenure, but UVA hired Bronco Mendenhall to pilot the program after last season.

Johns spent spring practice as one of only three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, but fifth-year seniors Matt Johns (no relation) and Connor Brewer emerged as the top competitors for the starting job. In addition, the Hoos are expected to add three more scholarship quarterbacks by the time August training camp opens. East Carolina transfer Kurt Benkert announced his decision to join the program this past weekend, while true freshmen Sonny Abramson and Devante Cross signed in February as part of the 2016 recruiting class.

Nick Johns’ decision leaves the Cavaliers with five scholarship quarterbacks expected to be on the roster when practice opens for the 2016 season. Johns, per UVA athletics media relations, has not decided on a transfer destination at this time. He led Gonzaga High School to the Washington D.C. Championship in 2014 when he completed 101 of 155 passes for 1,366 yards and 12 touchdowns.

https://twitter.com/nick5johns/status/727876032494247937

Johns is the second player to announce his transfer this spring. Offensive lineman Grant Polk announced his decision on Twitter as well on April 23.

Hardest decision I've ever had to make pic.twitter.com/In5xJ4wPgw — Grant Polk (@GrantPolk) April 23, 2016

Of note, both players indicated that they have been given unconditional releases from Mendenhall and the UVA program.