One of the most explosive receivers in the NCAA, Arizona State WR Jaelen Strong has been key to the school’s success these last two years.
READ MORE:
Poinsettia Bowl – Navy faces San Diego State in matchup of strong running teams Boca Raton Bowl – Marshall faces Northern Illinois in battle of conference champions Andy Dalton beats Peyton Manning – Bengals beat Broncos to clinch playoff berth
Arizona State WR Jaelen Strong will forgo his final year of college eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL draft, the school announced Monday.
Strong was a first-team selection on the ESPN.com All-America team and a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist after catching 75 passes for 1,062 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.
The 6’3″ 215 lb. Junior WR is projected to be a first-round draft pick by ESPN NFL Draft Insider Todd McShay and was ranked as the No. 4 draft-eligible receiver in the country by ESPN NFL Draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr.
“Jaelen’s enormous impact was felt from the first day he stepped on the practice field with us more than 16 months ago,” ASU coach Todd Graham said in a statement. “His work ethic, attention to detail and overall football IQ are just a few of his attributes that make him such a special talent.”
“First, I would like to thank Coach [Todd] Graham and the staff for believing in me from day one,” Strong said in a statement. “I’d like to thank the Sun Devil Nation, the fans, and all of the people who work behind the scenes that I encounter every day that have been like a family to me. Most importantly, I would like to thank my teammates, my brothers, for having my back through thick and thin.”
Among teams that would likely be in need of a player like Strong are the New York Jets, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and the Oakland Raiders.
COMMENTS