Another hour, another college team losing talented personnel to the professional level.
In a letter penned exclusively for SECCountry.com, Florida’s Caleb Brantley confirmed that he “will be forgoing my senior season and entering the NFL Draft.” The defensive lineman indicated his primary motivation for leaving early “is to take care of my family,” particularly his daughter Caleigh.https://t.co/DlnmxWNYhe Thank You Gator Nation 🙏🏾
— Caleb Brantley (@RichYungg57) January 6, 2017
A two-year starter, the 6-2, 314-pound tackle totaled 9.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks this season. In 2015, it was 6.5 and three.
Brantley joins linebacker Alex Anzalone (HERE), left tackle David Sharpe and cornerbacks Teez Tabor (HERE) and Quincy Wilson as early NFL draft entries.