OU junior defensive tackle Gerald McCoy announced today he will forgo his senior season to enter the NFL Draft.
McCoy is a two-time All-American who will participate in graduation tonight and complete a degree in the spring.
"I made the decision around mid-season when I knew that I would have enough credits to graduate," McCoy said. "Graduation was my main goal and once I knew I had that accomplished, I wanted to look at playing in the NFL."
OU head coach Bob Stoops endorsed McCoy's decision to enter the draft.
"Gerald is a great example of how to be a student-athlete," Stoops said. "He came here, took care of his academic responsibilities, invested himself in the lives of others and had a great career on the field."
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