Mississippi OT Oher enters draft
editor1 |Jan 14,2008
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OXFORD, Mississippi (Ticker) -- Mississippi offensive tackle
Michael Oher will forego his senior season and enter April's NFL
draft, the school announced on Monday.
Oher started 34 consecutive games over his three seasons with
the Rebels and earned All-Southeastern Conference honors each of
the past two campaigns, helping pave the way for BenJarvus
Green-Ellis' back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing campaigns.
"I just felt it was time for me to move on and pursue options to
do new things," Oher said. "Attending Ole Miss was a positive
experience for me, and I had a good time. I'm sorry we didn't
go to a bowl game during my three years, and I wish I could have
helped us reach that goal.
"Most of all, I will miss my teammates, especially guys like
(defensive back) Jamarca Sanford, (offensive linemen) Peria
Jerry (and) John Jerry, (defensive end) LaMark Armour and (wide
receiver) Marshay Green."
It was a celebrated college career for the 6-5, 325-pound Oher,
who arrived at Ole Miss as the nation's top prep offensive
tackle. He even was the subject of a New York Times bestseller
about football's evolution.
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