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The Gophers lately haven’t had a lot of players with the option to leave early for the NFL draft. Tight end Maxx Williams left after his redshirt sophomore season in 2014, and was taken in the second round by the Baltimore Ravens. Since then, it’s been quiet.
But receiver Tyler Johnson has added some intrigue after a monster junior season.
The Minneapolis native was a first-team all-Big Ten selection by the conference’s media and named to the second team by its coaches. And his receptions, yards, and touchdowns rank among the nation’s top 20 as the Gophers prepare for the Wednesday, Dec. 26, Quick Lane Bowl.
Johnson can break three Gophers single-season records against Georgia Tech at Ford Field. His 1,112 receiving yards are 13 behind Ron Johnson’s 1,125 in 2000, and his 10 touchdowns are one shy of tying Johnson and Omar Douglas’s 11 in 2000 and 1993, respectively.
He also is 10 receptions from catching Eric Decker’s record 84 in 2008.
The Gophers attended the Vikings’ 27-9 victory over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday, and Johnson admitted his mind wandered to the prospect of playing in the NFL. But he insisted he hasn’t thought about whether this week’s bowl game will be his last at Minnesota.
“It really hasn’t come to mind yet,” he said. “I’m just focused on finishing the season and really being there for my teammates. So whatever happens, happens.”
Schools can request evaluations on up to five underclassmen from the College Advisory Committee, which includes NFL personnel and scouting organizations. The board returns ratings on potential first- and second-round picks; otherwise, they suggest the player stays in school.
Last year, the NFL said 140 players were advised to remain in school; 40 declared for the draft anyway.
https://www.grandforksherald.com/sp...n-could-gophers-tyler-johnson-leave-early-nfl
Go Gophers!!
The Gophers lately haven’t had a lot of players with the option to leave early for the NFL draft. Tight end Maxx Williams left after his redshirt sophomore season in 2014, and was taken in the second round by the Baltimore Ravens. Since then, it’s been quiet.
But receiver Tyler Johnson has added some intrigue after a monster junior season.
The Minneapolis native was a first-team all-Big Ten selection by the conference’s media and named to the second team by its coaches. And his receptions, yards, and touchdowns rank among the nation’s top 20 as the Gophers prepare for the Wednesday, Dec. 26, Quick Lane Bowl.
Johnson can break three Gophers single-season records against Georgia Tech at Ford Field. His 1,112 receiving yards are 13 behind Ron Johnson’s 1,125 in 2000, and his 10 touchdowns are one shy of tying Johnson and Omar Douglas’s 11 in 2000 and 1993, respectively.
He also is 10 receptions from catching Eric Decker’s record 84 in 2008.
The Gophers attended the Vikings’ 27-9 victory over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday, and Johnson admitted his mind wandered to the prospect of playing in the NFL. But he insisted he hasn’t thought about whether this week’s bowl game will be his last at Minnesota.
“It really hasn’t come to mind yet,” he said. “I’m just focused on finishing the season and really being there for my teammates. So whatever happens, happens.”
Schools can request evaluations on up to five underclassmen from the College Advisory Committee, which includes NFL personnel and scouting organizations. The board returns ratings on potential first- and second-round picks; otherwise, they suggest the player stays in school.
Last year, the NFL said 140 players were advised to remain in school; 40 declared for the draft anyway.
https://www.grandforksherald.com/sp...n-could-gophers-tyler-johnson-leave-early-nfl
Go Gophers!!