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Kentucky football star Lynn Bowden enters NFL draft, will play in Belk Bowl

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Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden breaks down his record-setting performance in Governor's Cup rivalry win over Louisville. Jon Hale, Louisville Courier Journal

LEXINGTON - Kentucky football star Lynn Bowden is entering the NFL draft.

The wide receiver turned quarterback announced in a video posted to Twitter Monday he will forgo his senior season to start his professional career. First, he will play in the Wildcats' Dec. 31 Belk Bowl appearance versus Virginia Tech though.

Bowden led UK in receiving yards and rushing yards this season.