After Looking at Pros and Cons, Ismail Expected to Go Pro Today
Raghib (Rocket) Ismail, Notre Dame’s talented flanker and return specialist, has called a news conference for today, at which university officials expect he will announce his decision to enter the NFL draft.
“I think everyone has the impression that’s the direction in which he’s leaning,” sports information director John Heisler said Wednesday. “I probably put myself in that category.”
Ismail has conferred in recent weeks with friends, players and coaches about giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the draft early, Heisler said.
“The overwhelming majority of people are saying, ‘Looking at the pros and cons, you should go,’ ” he said.
Ismail was a 1990 All-American and a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. In three seasons, he has returned five kickoffs for touchdowns, one short of the NCAA record set by USC’s Anthony Davis from 1970-72.
He has amassed 4,187 all-purpose yards and a total of 15 touchdowns, including four passing, five rushing and one punt return.
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