Junior Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Malcom Brown has decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility to enter the 2015 NFL Draft, according to a Texas Athletics release.
"Coach (Chris) Rumph talked to me right after the (Texas Bowl), and I talked to my wife about it," Brown said, via the release cited by 247Sports. "Then I went and saw Coach (Charlie) Strong yesterday, and we had a good talk about it. I decided to enter the 2015 Draft, and that's what everyone thinks is best.
"It wasn't an easy decision because a lot went into it. My wife has school, I have school, and moving the kids around. I got everyone's input on it, but at the end of the day, it's my decision and that's what I came to."
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Brown's decision doesn't come as a major shock as he's projected by many to be a first-round pick this coming summer.
The consensus All-American led the Longhorns in sacks (6.5) and tackles for a loss (15) in 2014, and was named a finalist for both the Nagurski Trophy (best defensive player) and Outland Trophy (best interior defensive lineman).
"Malcom had an unbelievable season and was a lot of fun to coach," Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong said. "He's a tremendous football player and a great young man who has a really bright future ahead of him. I know the decision was a difficult one, but we had some really good talks. He has our support and we wish him the best as he prepares for the NFL."
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