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Expressing gratitude for his time at NU, cornerback Bootle decides to enter NFL Draft pool

Saying his time at Nebraska has been nothing short of amazing, Husker senior cornerback Dicaprio Bootle has decided to enter the NFL Draft.

He made the announcement Tuesday night via Twitter.

"Looking back, coming to Nebraska was the best decision I ever made," he wrote. "I am so blessed to have been part of both a great tradition and brotherhood. I'm overly thankful for the opportunity given to me. Nebraska will forever hold a special place in my heart."

A graduate of Southridge High School in Miami, Florida, Bootle started every game at cornerback as a senior this season, stretching his streak to 32 consecutive starts.