USC wide receiver Marqise Lee announced on Twitter Friday that he would be foregoing his senior year to enter the NFL Draft.
To all Trojan fans,
I have decided to forego my senior season at USC and declare for the 2014 NFL Draft. I want to thank my coaches …
— Marqise Lee (@TeamLee1) January 4, 2014
… teammates, staff and the entire Trojan Family for all of the support over the last three seasons …
— Marqise Lee (@TeamLee1) January 4, 2014
I am a proud Trojan and will remain a Trojan for life! #Fighton
— Marqise Lee (@TeamLee1) January 4, 2014
Lee accumulated 248 receptions, 3,655 yards and 29 touchdowns in his three years at USC. Lane Kiffin made him the focal point of the offense in 2012, resulting in him putting up monstrous stats — 118 catches, 1,721 yards and 14 touchdowns. But after Matt Barkley complained that the offense focused too much on Lee, USC balanced things out more this season. That combined with Lee missing a few games with injuries resulted in a dropoff in his stats. Still, Lee will likely be a first-round pick.
