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LSU junior running back Stevan Ridley will forego his senior season and declare for the 2011 NFL draft, Ridley announced on his Facebook page.
http://www.lsureveille.com/ridley-to-enter-nfl-draft-1.2431811
Ridley exploded onto the scene during his junior campaign after rushing for only 180 yards last season. The Natchez, Miss. native finished the season with 1,147 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. Ridley, a team captain, was the workhorse back for LSU's offense this past season, carrying the ball at least 17 times in 10 of LSU's 12 games.
"I want to thank Chancellor Martin, athletic director Joe Alleva, Coach [Les] Miles, Coach Frank [Wilson], my running backs coach, for giving me a chance to come down here to pursue my dream of playing running back and also in the SEC, at the highest level," Ridley said. "Last but not least, I want to thank you fans who have been behind me on this four year journey. "Y'all have been awesome. Bar none the greatest fans you could ask to play for."
NFL draft analyst Mike Detillier said he projects Ridley as a fourth-round draft pick, but could see him sliding late into the third round or falling to the early part of the fifth round.
http://www.lsureveille.com/ridley-to-enter-nfl-draft-1.2431811
Ridley exploded onto the scene during his junior campaign after rushing for only 180 yards last season. The Natchez, Miss. native finished the season with 1,147 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. Ridley, a team captain, was the workhorse back for LSU's offense this past season, carrying the ball at least 17 times in 10 of LSU's 12 games.
"I want to thank Chancellor Martin, athletic director Joe Alleva, Coach [Les] Miles, Coach Frank [Wilson], my running backs coach, for giving me a chance to come down here to pursue my dream of playing running back and also in the SEC, at the highest level," Ridley said. "Last but not least, I want to thank you fans who have been behind me on this four year journey. "Y'all have been awesome. Bar none the greatest fans you could ask to play for."
NFL draft analyst Mike Detillier said he projects Ridley as a fourth-round draft pick, but could see him sliding late into the third round or falling to the early part of the fifth round.
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