GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida defensive end Justus Reed has announced that he will transfer from the program.

Reed, a redshirt junior, has appeared in just 11 games in three years at Florida after redshirting in 2014. He played in just two games in 2016 during an injury-plagued season, failing to record any tackles but picking up two quarterback hurries.

"First and foremost I'd like to thank the University of Florida for everything that it has done for me since I've been here," Reed wrote on Twitter. "I'd like to thank coach (Will) Muschamp for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to come here, and I'd also like to thank coach (Jim McElwain) and his coaching staff for everything that they have done for me since they've been here.

"But with that being said I think it is in my best it is in my best interest (sic) after talking it over with my family that I transfer and try to find a new home for the next few years. Thank you GatorNation you've been nothing but great."

Reed finishes his Florida career with nine tackles and two tackles for a loss.

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