One of the most talented draft-eligible tight ends in the country is, not surprisingly, moving on to the next level.
Using a video posted to his personal Twitter account Friday evening, Hunter Bryant announced that he will be leaving Washington early and “pursuing my childhood dream” in declaring for the 2020 NFL Draft. Bryant is expected to be one of the top tight ends available in next year’s draft, hence the decision to leave eligibility on the table.
The Marathon Continues... pic.twitter.com/OOnGFkYB4N
— hunter bryant (@blackbeast88) December 6, 2019
This season, the 6-2, 239-pound Bryant, a John Mackey Award finalist, led the Huskies with 825 yards receiving and a 15.9 yards per catch average. His 52 receptions are second on the team as well.
For his career, Bryant has totaled 1,394 yards and five touchdowns on 85 catches (16.4 ypc). He’ll be able to add on to those career totals as, barring a change of heart, he’s expected to play in UW’s bowl game.