UCLA's Myles Jack To Forego Senior Season, Enter 2016 NFL Draft
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Injured UCLA star linebacker Myles Jack will forego his senior year and will enter the 2016 NFL Draft, according to reports.
UCLA coach Jim Mora Jr. made the announcement during a press conference Tuesday morning.
Jack, who has started for the Bruins since he was a freshman, was projected as a potential top 10 pick prior to suffering a torn meniscus two weeks ago.
He had 76 tackles during his freshman campaign, followed by 87 tackles in his sophomore season. While he only played two games as a junior, Jack still amassed 15 tackles.
Despite Jack's obvious talent, many analysts - reportedly including Mora himself - have voiced concerns about the All-American's draft prospects with just two full seasons under his belt.
According to Sports Illustrated senior writer Pete Thamel, Mora reportedly told reporters, "I think it's very risky to do this. There's a lot of speculation to ....where he fits."
He later clarified that while he believes "Myles talent is without question", Mora wonders if "he's put enough out there where they can get a true evaluation."
In addition to defense, Jack is known to carry the ball occasionally for the Bruins, particularly excelling in goal-line and short-yardage situations. He scored seven rushing touchdowns as a freshman — averaging 7.0 yards per carry — and three more last season.
He had one of the most memorable offensive games of his career at Arizona Stadium in 2013, rushing for 120 yards on just six carries, including a 66-yard touchdown run. He was the Pac-12's offensive and defensive freshman of the year.
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