Charlie Strong isn't the only one out the door in Austin. Texas' record-setting running back D'Onta Foreman announced Wednesday he will forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.
Before Strong was fired at the end of the season, Foreman said his coach's fate would affect his decision to go pro. But Foreman said Wednesday if Strong were still the coach, he would have entered the NFL draft anyway.
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Second only to 1998 Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams, Foreman rushed for 15 touchdowns and a staggering 184.4 yards per game. His 2,028 yards this season is 17th-best in NCAA history and the top mark in the nation this season. Foreman said Wednesday he deserves to be in New York for the Heisman Trophy award ceremony.
Foreman is regarded as one of the top prospects in a loaded running-back class, which is expected to include LSU's Leonard Fournette, Florida State's Dalvin Cook and Stanford's Christian McCaffrey. Foreman is already looking forward to the perks of being a professional player.
Texas RB D'Onta Foreman's response when asked which team is his dream NFL franchise: "To be honest, anybody who wants to give me some money"
— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) November 30, 2016
Rising junior Chris Warren is expected to take over for Foreman in the Longhorns backfield under Tom Herman.