Missouri standout defensive end Charles Harris will forgo his senior season and enter the 2017 NFL Draft.
The school posted this video thanking Harris for his contributions to the football program:
From all of #Mizzou, thank you @Charles_AO1#MIZ #ShowMe #DLineZOU ?? pic.twitter.com/CFvqLunPm8
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) December 1, 2016
In 12 games this season, Harris recorded 61 tackles (12.0 for loss) with nine sacks and two forced fumbles. He finishes his college career with 34.5 tackles for loss and 18 sacks in three years.
Judging by Barry Odom’s reaction following Missouri’s home win over Arkansas in the season finale, Missouri knew Harris was headed to the NFL following the end of the season:
Video of #Mizzou coach Barry Odom and defensive end Charles Harris (@Charles_AO1) after the Tigers’ 28-24 win over Arkansas pic.twitter.com/nYKNhcuTE0
— Nate Latsch (@NateLatsch) November 26, 2016
Harris ranks as the No. 27 overall prospect and the No. 5 draft-eligible player at his position, according to CBS Sports, which projects him as a late first-round or early second-round pick.
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
