McCaffrey Leaving Stanford For NFL Draft
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey will skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft.
McCaffrey announced his decision on Wednesday, saying he has done everything he could in college and playing in the NFL has been his dream since childhood.
"This is the best time to live out my dream." @CMccaffrey5 explains his decision in his words. #WildCaff #GoStanford https://t.co/NoXXPx5eH6
— Stanford Football (@StanfordFball) December 7, 2016
He was the runner-up last season for the Heisman Trophy when he broke Barry Sanders' NCAA record for all-purpose yards in a season with 3,864. He rushed for 2,019 yards and eight scores, added 645 yards receiving and 1,200 yards on returns.
McCaffrey was not as prolific this season as he was slowed in October by an injury. He still rushed for 1,596 yards and scored 16 touchdowns for the Cardinal.
The Stanford star says he plans to return to school to get his degree.