Leonard Fournette to Declare for 2017 NFL Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction

Perhaps the most-anticipated draft announcement has arrived, with LSU star running back Leonard Fournette announcing he will enter the 2017 NFL Draft.

Fournette announced Monday he will declare following LSU's Citrus Bowl matchup with Louisville on Dec. 31:

— 7\u20e3 Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) December 5, 2016Fournette entered the 2016 season under intense pressure as the Heisman favorite and single-handedly trying to carry LSU into the national title picture.

The New Orleans native was unable to fulfill those expectations for various reasons, with health being one of the biggest obstacles in his way. Fournette missed five games during the regular season due to lingering ankle problems…