Florida A&M football is still building quarterback depth.

This time, the Rattlers got a commitment from the son of a college football star of yesteryears.

P.K. Yonge Blue Wave Lawrence Wright IV (1) looks to throw during the first half between P.K. Yonge and Keystone Heights at P.K. Yonge School in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, November 2, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun] Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun

P.K. Yonge Blue Wave Lawrence Wright IV (1) looks to throw during the first half between P.K. Yonge and Keystone Heights at P.K. Yonge School in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, November 2, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun] Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun

On Friday, June 13, former Florida Gators quarterback Lawrence Wright IV announced that he is transferring to FAMU.

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The redshirt freshman’s father, Lawrence Wright III, was an All-American safety for Florida and won the 1996-1997 Jim Thorpe Award while helping the Gators win the national championship in the same season.

Florida's Danny Wuerffel, left, and Lawrence Wright share a laugh Jan. 11, 1997, at the Gators' national championship celebration at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida’s Danny Wuerffel, left, and Lawrence Wright share a laugh Jan. 11, 1997, at the Gators’ national championship celebration at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field in Gainesville, Fla.

Wright IV spent the 2024 season with the Gators as a preferred walk-on. He didn’t make any appearances during the 13-game season.

In high school, Wright IV played at Gainesville’s PK Yonge, where he graduated in 2024.

The 6-foot-1, 243-pound Wright IV joins an everchanging FAMU quarterback room that has added RJ Johnson III, RJ Mayes, Tyler Jefferson, and Jett Peddy this offseason. The Rattlers’ returning quarterbacks are Traven Green and Bryson Martin.

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FAMU football opens its 12-game regular season schedule on Aug. 30 versus the Howard Bison in the Orange Blossom Classic at Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium.

Florida A&M Football 2025 Schedule

Week 1: Saturday, Aug. 30 ― vs. Howard (Orange Blossom Classic at Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium), 4 p.m., ESPNU

Week 3: Saturday, Sept. 13 ― vs. Albany State, 7 p.m.

Week 5: Saturday, Sept. 27 ― vs. Alabama State (SWAC), 3 p.m.

Week 6: Saturday, Oct. 4 ― vs. Mississippi Valley State (SWAC/at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium)

Week 7: Saturday, Oct. 11 ― vs. North Carolina Central, 3 p.m.

Week 8: Saturday, Oct. 18 ― vs. Alcorn State (SWAC/Homecoming), 4 p.m.

Week 9: Saturday, Oct. 25 ― at Southern (SWAC)

Week 10: Saturday, Nov. 1 ― vs. Jackson State (SWAC), 7 p.m.

Week 11: Saturday, Nov. 8 ― at Arkansas-Pine Bluff (SWAC), 3 p.m.

Week 12: Saturday, Nov. 15 ― at Alabama A&M (SWAC), 3 p.m.

Week 13: Saturday, Nov. 22 ― vs. Bethune-Cookman (SWAC/Florida Classic at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium)

Saturday, Nov. 29 ― NCAA FCS Playoffs Begin (If Necessary)

Saturday, Dec. 6 ― SWAC Championship Game (If Necessary)

Saturday, Dec. 13 ― Celebration Bowl at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium (If Necessary)

Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 ― NCAA FCS National Championship Game at Nashville’s FirstBank Stadium (If Necessary)

All times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.

Gerald Thomas, III is a multi-time award-winning journalist for his coverage of the Florida A&M Rattlers at the Tallahassee Democrat.

Follow his award-winning coverage on RattlerNews.com and contact him via email at GDThomas@Tallahassee.com or on the app formerly known as Twitter @3peatgee.

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