As expected, Rutgers junior wide receiver Mohamed Sanu announced his intentions to declare for the NFL Draft, skipping his senior season on the banks. It was the right decision at the right time for Sanu, who many predict will be drafted in the late first round to mid second round range.
Sanu set a school and Big East record this season, catching 115 passes this season. He gained 1206 yards and scored seven touchdowns. Considering the next top receiver on the team caught just 32 passes, Sanu was clearly the go-to guy for quarterbacks Chas Dodd and Gary Nova. Dodd inparticular looked for Sanu, sometimes immediately without even glancing at the others.
This brings me to my point. Sure, losing Sanu is a big hit because of his talent. The kid is a monster on the field. Any time you lose your top receiver, it’s a lose, but Rutgers has enough talent and depth at the position to overcome it. The issue won’t be a lack of capable receivers.
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