UCLA redshirt junior defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes announced Monday on Twitter that he will forgo his final season of eligibility and make himself available for the NFL draft.
“I would like to thank everyone affiliated with UCLA Athletics, the UCLA football program and UCLA Academics for allowing me to progress where I am at today,” Vanderdoes wrote. “It’s been a honor to represent this University both on and off the field.”
Vanderdoes’ departure further depletes a defensive line that already was losing senior defensive end Takkarist McKinley and defensive tackle Eli Ankou.