Canes Lose Streeter and Forston to NFL

The Miami Hurricanes lost their leading receiver this week, as Tommy Streeter signed with an agent and declared for the NFL Draft. DT and former high school teammate Marcus Forston will leave with him, having declared a day later. UM's 2012 offense takes a major hit with Streeter's announcement. He caught 46 passes for 811 yards and 8 touchdowns. His 17.6 per-yard average was the best in the ACC, and he became QB Jacory Harris' favorite target thanks to his size and ability to catch nearly any ball thrown his way. Streeter was a surprise breakout in 2011, having spent the previous two seasons and a redshirt year under the thumb of former coach Randy Shannon. But with Al Golden on the sideline, Streeter made a mark. Another season in college would have helped his draft stock. However, he is very tall and exceptionally fast, two key traits NFL Scouts drool over. A good performance at the NFL Combine in the winter may make him an intriguing sleeper pick. The Canes will ...