Baylor QB Griffin to enter NFL Draft

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Published January 11, 2012

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Waco, TX –  Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III will enter the NFL Draft.

The fourth-year junior quarterback made it official Wednesday afternoon, announcing while wearing Baylor colors that he is forgoing his senior season with the program he helped raise to prominence.

"It's a day of celebration," said Bears head coach Art Briles, who was at Griffin's side during the press conference. "I'm excited, I'm happy and I'm happy for Robert because of the way he's conducted himself for four years and the journey he's got in front of him."

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Georgia TE Charles declares for NFL Draft

Published January 11, 2012

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Athens, GA –  Georgia junior tight end Orson Charles announced Wednesday that he will skip his final season and enter the NFL Draft.

Charles, a Mackey Award finalist, had 45 catches for 574 yards and five touchdowns this past season. He leaves as the school's all-time leader in receiving yards (1,370) for a tight end.

"The fans stuck with us through a rough season last year and through our struggles this season, and our coaching staff provided me with the tools necessary to make it in football and in life," Charles said in a release. "Either decision I made, I want to be able look back at it and be happy with the choice I made and I think I will with this decision. It was difficult but not stressful to be in a situation where you can't go wrong either way."

The Bulldogs went 10-4 this season and reached the SEC Championship Game, losing to LSU. They then lost in three overtimes to Michigan State in the Outback Bowl.

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