All-American tight end Aaron Hernandez is leaving the Gators to enter the NFL Draft.
Hernandez played a key role in the Gator offense this season, catching 68 passes for 850 yards and five touchdowns. He won the Mackey Award this season, given annually to the nation’s top tight end.
Hernandez finished his career with 111 receptions for 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns.
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After spending time in Urban Meyer’s dog house during his early days at Florida, Hernandez developed into an elite college tight end. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the size to be a high NFL pick and I believe in a best case scenario he will be taken late in the second round.
I would have liked to see him come back for another year and be a key target for Brantley, but with the issues that could plague the NFL in 2011, it’s probably time to go ahead and get paid.
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Article originally posted at isportsweb.com.
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