David Wilson Decide to Enter NFL Draft
Virginia Tech running back David Wilson is skipping his senior season and entering the NFL Draft.
The ACC Player of the Year called his decision a lifetime goal that he couldn't pass up Friday at a press conference.
"I have played many Fridays, I have played many Saturdays, and now I would like to forego my last year of eligibility to go play many Sundays," said Wilson.
With that, Wilson closes the book on a spectacular, yet brief career at Virginia Tech. Playing in the NFL has been a dream and goal of the former G.W. star since he was eight. - WorldNow and WSET
Wilson said the NFL's draft advisory board projects him as a second-round pick and he believes he can improve his status at the NFL combine. He said he plans to hire an agent in the coming weeks, and the history major from Danville hopes to return to Virginia Tech at some point to finish his degree.
Wilson said his teammates took the news of his departure well because many of them had been talking since the preseason that this could be his last season.
"We want to thank David and family for just so many great memories here at Virginia Tech," Beamer said. "What a wonderful player, but more so, a wonderful person. Great character. Great enthusiasm. (He) just has meant so much to Virginia Tech football. This was the beginning here and it's going to continue on. We're proud that Virginia Tech has been part of it." - USA TODAY
Virginia Tech running back David Wilson put an end to the speculation on Friday, announcing his intentions to enter the 2012 NFL Draft. The junior held a press conference with family members and head coach Frank Beamer at his side, thanking his teammates, coaches, and the Virginia Tech community before making his plans known. - CBS Interactive
Virginia Tech running back David Wilson said today he’ll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.
Wilson made his announcement at a news conference in Blacksburg, Va., with Hokies coach Frank Beamer at his side.
The speedy Wilson rushed for 1,709 yards and nine TDs this season. The ACC player of the year was limited to 32 yards in the conference championship game loss to Clemson and ran for 82 yards in a Sugar Bowl loss to Michigan.
Wilson said he struggled with the decision and weighed the positives and negatives, including the risk of injury next season. He said he talked to former Virginia Tech running backs Ryan Williams and Kevin Jones, a former Detroit Lion, about it. - Detroit Free Press
The ACC Player of the Year called his decision a lifetime goal that he couldn't pass up Friday at a press conference.
"I have played many Fridays, I have played many Saturdays, and now I would like to forego my last year of eligibility to go play many Sundays," said Wilson.
With that, Wilson closes the book on a spectacular, yet brief career at Virginia Tech. Playing in the NFL has been a dream and goal of the former G.W. star since he was eight. - WorldNow and WSET
Wilson said the NFL's draft advisory board projects him as a second-round pick and he believes he can improve his status at the NFL combine. He said he plans to hire an agent in the coming weeks, and the history major from Danville hopes to return to Virginia Tech at some point to finish his degree.
Wilson said his teammates took the news of his departure well because many of them had been talking since the preseason that this could be his last season.
"We want to thank David and family for just so many great memories here at Virginia Tech," Beamer said. "What a wonderful player, but more so, a wonderful person. Great character. Great enthusiasm. (He) just has meant so much to Virginia Tech football. This was the beginning here and it's going to continue on. We're proud that Virginia Tech has been part of it." - USA TODAY
Virginia Tech running back David Wilson put an end to the speculation on Friday, announcing his intentions to enter the 2012 NFL Draft. The junior held a press conference with family members and head coach Frank Beamer at his side, thanking his teammates, coaches, and the Virginia Tech community before making his plans known. - CBS Interactive
Virginia Tech running back David Wilson said today he’ll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.
Wilson made his announcement at a news conference in Blacksburg, Va., with Hokies coach Frank Beamer at his side.
The speedy Wilson rushed for 1,709 yards and nine TDs this season. The ACC player of the year was limited to 32 yards in the conference championship game loss to Clemson and ran for 82 yards in a Sugar Bowl loss to Michigan.
Wilson said he struggled with the decision and weighed the positives and negatives, including the risk of injury next season. He said he talked to former Virginia Tech running backs Ryan Williams and Kevin Jones, a former Detroit Lion, about it. - Detroit Free Press
