John Brantley John Brantley , IV ( born March 3 , 1989 ) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent . He was signed after the 2012 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent . He was a highly sought - after recruit from Ocala , Florida , originally committing to Texas but then choosing Florida . Brantley has family connections to the University of Florida . His father , John Brantley , III , also played quarterback there in the late 1970s and his uncle , Scot Brantley , played linebacker for the Gators and went on to the NFL . High school career . Brantley attended Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala , Florida . As a sophomore , Brantley threw for 1 , 201 yards , 17 touchdowns and one interception , while sharing time with senior Seth Varnadore . During his junior season , he threw for 2 , 835 yards , 41 touchdowns and five interceptions , leading Trinity Catholic to the Florida Class 2B state title . Brantley finished his high school career with an FHSAA record 99 touchdown passes , breaking the previous state mark of 98 , held by Tim Tebow . Following his high school career , Brantley was invited to play in the 2007 U . S . Army All - American Bowl . Brantley was chosen as the 2006 Gatorade National Player of the Year for football and was judged a four star recruit by Scout . com . Recruiting process . After a trip to Austin to see the University of Texas , Brantley committed to the Longhorns . In a later interview with FloridaFB . com , Brantley reiterated his commitment to Texas , stating that he felt it was " a real special thing to be headed out there [ Texas ] . " The other schools on Brantley ' s shortlist included Alabama , Louisville , Oklahoma and Florida . In December 2006 , Rivals . com reported that Brantley would de - commit from Texas to follow in the footsteps of his uncle at the University of Florida . He later signed his letter of intent , and enrolled in Gainesville in 2007 . College career . Brantley redshirted his first season with the Gators in 2007 , before competing with Cam Newton for the backup job as a redshirt freshman in the 2008 season . Brantley first saw playing time in the season opener against Hawaii , and would go in as the backup after the starters were pulled in several conference games . He appeared in nine games , with pass attempts in seven of them . Brantley finished the 2008 season going 18 for 28 passing for 235 yards , three touchdowns and one interception . Brantley earned media attention during the 2009 season after starting quarterback Tim Tebow suffered a concussion in a September 26 game against Kentucky . It was speculated Brantley would make the first start of his Gator career in Baton Rouge at LSU , but Tebow was cleared to play on the day of the game . In Florida ' s spring game of 2010 , he completed 15 of 19 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns . Brantley was the starting quarterback in the Gators ' 2011 season . He injured his ankle in the October 1st game against Alabama , and missed the following two games . Professional career . Brantley signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens on April 28 , 2012 after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft . He was waived on August 1 , 2012 .