University of Washington Huskies defensive tackle Vita Vea was expected to enter the 2017 NFL Draft. Fortunately for both Vea and the Washington Huskies, he returned to the team to lead the defense once more. This year, the Washington Huskies may not persuade Vea to remain in college football. At least, that is the projection of ESPN’s Todd McShay, who now projects Vea as a selection in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Now with Vea under roof, the defense focuses on the 2017 NCAA season. Had he entered the 2017 NFL Draft, he may have found himself caught in the downdraft of defensive linemen.