Former Gators defensive end/linebacker Andrew Chatfield announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he is transferring to Oregon State. Due to the NCAA’s new one-time transfer rule, he will be eligible to play for the Beavers next season.
https://twitter.com/Drew_Chatfield/status/1440710014855909383?s=20
Chatfield entered the transfer portal in late August, but he went through warmups with the Gators prior to their season opener against Florida Atlantic a few days later, which prompted speculation that he had changed his mind.
The 6-foot-2, 260-pounder struggled to find playing time in his three seasons at Florida. He redshirted in 2018 and played in nine games in 2019, primarily on special teams.
The Plantation, Florida, native did appear in all 12 games last season and made 13 tackles, 2.5 sacks and four tackles-for-loss. He made a couple of tackles against Georgia and sacked Alabama quarterback Mac Jones during the SEC Championship Game as his playing time increased down the stretch.
Chatfield will have at least two seasons of eligibility remaining at Oregon State, and he can apply for a waiver for a third year by virtue of not playing this season.