Arik Armstead Declares for 2015 NFL Draft: Latest Details and Reaction

January 14, 2015   ·   Tim Keeney   ·   Jump to comments

As expected, Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead has thrown his name into the 2015 NFL draft hat. The junior announced his decision on Tuesday.
GoDucks.com confirmed the news and provided comments from Armstead:
After three years preparing with my teammates and coaches, I feel I'm ready to test myself at the next level. All the support I've received from Coach Pellum and Coach Aiken, the rest of the Oregon coaches and staff and in my academics has prepared me to make this jump.
I’ve had an awesome three years here, and I'm so happy I made the decision to be a Duck. I want to thank my coaches, the academic support and athletic training staffs, the Eugene community and Duck fans everywhere for supporting me throughout my three years here. I’ll always be a Duck.
Although his numbers through three seasons with the Ducks aren't going to jump off the page, Armstead's potential is undeniable.
With a freakish combination of massive size (6'8", 290 ...

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