Updating the post right below this one, the father Auburn quarterback Tyrik Rollison has confirmed that his son is leaving the Tiger football program.
Speaking to AuburnSports.com, Michael Kelly said his son will transfer to Sam Houston State at the end of the spring semester.
“He wanted to get closer to home,” said Kelly of his son, who was the top-rated dual-threat QB by Rivals.com coming out of Sulfur Springs, Texas. “He and I both really appreciate the opportunity Auburn gave him. I actually tried to talk him out of leaving, but he has his mind made up.”
Rollison would’ve been one of five players competing for the starting job starting this spring.
With Rollison’s departure, that leaves “only” Neil Caudle, Cam Newton, Clint Moseely and Barrett Trotter left to compete. Caudle spent most of the 2009 season as the primary backup to starter Chris Todd, while Newton is heralded JUCO recruit.