FAMU football: Three freshmen among contenders for backup QB

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  --  Former East Gadsden High school quarterback Treveze Robinson understands very well the role that he and three others are competing for at FAMU.

Two years ago in a game against Florida High, Robinson went down and the Jaguars had to resort to a receiver as his backup. His usual backup was unavailable.

“If that happens,” Robinson said, “I will be ready to step up to help my team.”

Of course, he has to earn the opportunity as he competes in preseason practice. He along with T.J. Abrams and Jerry Caplan are going head-to-head against Carson Royal for No. 2 spot behind junior starter Damien Fleming.

Royal was promoted to the backup spot after an impressive spring, while Robinson and Abrams are true freshmen in their first season of college football. Caplan transferred from Stillman College, a Division II program, two seasons ago.

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