Stanford star Christian McCaffrey will skip Sun Bowl to focus on NFL draft preparation
Washington can do much better than Rob Kelley as rushing attack finished 21st in the NFL. McCaffrey immediately provides the Redskins a change-of-pace runner, a slot receiver, and a dynamic return specialist. Team needs: LB, S, RB, QB
Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey’s college career is ending a game earlier than expected.
After leading the nation in all-purpose yards for the second straight year, McCaffrey announced Monday on Twitter that he will not play with his teammates in the
"Very tough decision, but I have decided not to play in the Sun Bowl so I can begin my draft prep immediately," McCaffrey wrote. "Thx to all my teammates for their 100% support — It means a lot to me. Go Cardinal!"
McCaffrey had a record 3,864 all-purpose yards in 2015 and 2,327 in 2016 despite an undisclosed injury that caused him to miss the Cardinal's Oct. 15 game against Notre Dame and appeared to slow him in at least two others.
Last week, LSU star running back Leonard Fournette announced he would not play alongside his teammates in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl against Louisville on Dec. 31. Having already decided to enter the upcoming draft, Founette said skipping the bowl game was "best for my future."
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