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Charles Harris Declares for 2017 NFL Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction
- Updated: December 1, 2016
Missouri’s pass-rusher factory is sending another stud to the NFL. Defensive end Charles Harris announced his intention Thursday to enter the 2017 NFL draft, where he may come off the board in the first round.
Missouri head coach Barry Odom spoke on Harris’ decision in the program release:
Charles and I have had a few conversations about his future. I am extremely proud of his approach on a very big decision. Certainly, I wish we could have another year with Charles leading our program, but there’s no question in my mind that he’s ready for the next level. He knew the time would come to make a decision, but his primary focus was always this team and doing what he could to make himself better and to help his teammates and coaches. Charles was voted as a team captain, which shows the level of competitor he is and the respect he had on this team. We’re going to miss him, no doubt, but it’s time for him to take his talents to the NFL. We’ll be beaming with pride when we turn on the TV on Sundays and see Charles out …
