On April 25, East Carolina announced that Kurt Benkert had decided to transfer out of the Pirates football program. Less than a week later, the quarterback has found himself a new football home.
On Twitter Sunday afternoon, Benkert confirmed that he will be enrolling at Virginia and continuing his collegiate playing career with the Cavaliers. Beckert also acknowledged his decision in a text message to 247Sports.com.
“I’m really excited to be here,” Beckert said in a portion of the brief text.I’m ready for the next chapter, it’s going to be a great 2 years! #UVa #HoosRising ⚔ pic.twitter.com/yR7RjtMLow
— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) May 1, 2016
As Beckert is headed to UVa. as a graduate transfer, he will be eligible to play for the Hoos immediately in 2016. Not only that, but he will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Beckert was named the Pirates’ starter in early August of 2015, but sustained a right knee injury a couple of weeks later that knocked him out for the entire season. In Charlottesville, Beckert will join a competition that includes returning starter Matt Johns and Texas/Arizona transfer Connor Brewer.