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Christian McCaffrey Declares for 2017 NFL Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction
- Updated: December 7, 2016
Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey is set to follow in the footsteps of his father, Ed McCaffrey, as he officially declared for the 2017 NFL draft Wednesday:
After three incredible years at Stanford, I’ve decided to enter the 2017 NFL draft. #BlessedByTheBest
— Christian McCaffrey (@CMccaffrey5) December 7, 2016
McCaffrey added, on GoStanford.com:
Since I was 6 years old, I’ve wanted to play in the NFL. It’s been on every list of goals that I’ve ever written. Now, it’s time to take that step. There’s nothing more I can put on film.
I love Stanford more than anything. It will be extremely hard to leave. I feel humbled and inspired every day by the peers who surround me. I came to Stanford because I wanted to be challenged more than I ever have in my life. And that desire is shared by everyone who walks on this campus, by people who literally will change the world.
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As I walked off for the last time as a Stanford player, I realized how much I owe this university for how much it’s given me. Stanford has taught me more about overcoming adversity and focusing and finishing than I could ever know, and I will …
