Waco, TX (Sports Network) - Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III will enter the NFL Draft.
The fourth-year junior quarterback made it official Wednesday afternoon, announcing while wearing Baylor colors that he is forgoing his senior season with the program he helped raise to prominence.
"It's a day of celebration," said Bears head coach Art Briles, who was at Griffin's side during the press conference. "I'm excited, I'm happy and I'm happy for Robert because of the way he's conducted himself for four years and the journey he's got in front of him."
Griffin is expected to be among the top picks after an electric season that led him to being the first Baylor player to win college football's highest individual honor.
"It's a tough decision because I love the people at this university," Griffin said. "I love my coach for giving me the chance to be a quarterback and do the things that we've done. At the e...
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