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MIAMI -- Finally confirming what had been expected for weeks, Miami defensive end Calais Campbell said Thursday that he's skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft.

Making A Go Of The Pros

Who's in and who's not? The Jan. 15 deadline for underclassmen to declare for the 2008 NFL draft is rapidly approaching. Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay keeps a scorecard.


Campbell is one of two Miami players to leave early so far: safety Kenny Phillips also won't be back for his final year of eligibility with the Hurricanes in 2008. Both are projected to be first-round selections on most mock NFL draft boards.



Campbell graduated from Miami last month with a degree in sociology. He spent several weeks trying to decide if he really wanted to leave, but ultimately, the potential NFL riches were simply too much to ignore.

ESPN - Hurricanes' Campbell ready for NFL's challenges, will leave school - NFL