The steady trickle of players leaving collegiate eligibility on the table, with Central Michigan the latest team hit with this annual form of roster attrition.
On his personal Twitter account Thursday, Sean Bunting announced that, "[a]fter many encounters with God through prayer, and invaluable conversations with my family and coaches, I have decided to forego my senior year at CMU and enter the 2019 NFL Draft.” The cornerback’s decision came less than a week after head coach John Bonamego was fired by the university after four seasons with the Chippewas.
A new chapter awaits 🙏🏽📖 pic.twitter.com/irV5A6f2RI
— Sean Murphy-Bunting (@seanbunting_) November 29, 2018
Bunting was a two-year starter for the Chips after playing in all 13 games as a freshman in 2016. This season, Bunting tied for the team lead in interceptions with two while his five pass breakups were second.