Elijah Hood Declares For The 2017 NFL Draft

Posted Jan 6, 2017
University of North Carolina junior tailback Elijah Hood has elected to forego his final year of eligibility and enter the 2017 NFL Draft. “This was a difficult decision, but after gathering more information and talking with my family, I believe it is in my best interest to declare for the NFL Draft and pursue my dream of being a professional football player,” said Hood. (GoHeels.com)

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