It was a one-two offensive punch to the gut for Iowa State Monday.
Late this morning, David Montgomery, who has led the Cyclones in rushing the past three seasons, announced in a statement posted on Twitter that he has decided to forego his remaining collegiate eligibility in order to declare for the April draft. Nearly 10 hours later, teammate and leading receiver Hakeem Butler used the same social media vehicle to deliver the same message.
Thank you #CyclONEnation
— Hakeem Butler (@410Keem) January 8, 2019
Forever indebted to the fans, coaches, and my brothers...✌🏾❤️💛🏈 pic.twitter.com/a9DETz0ItV
Butler led the Cyclones with 60 receptions and nine receiving touchdowns while also setting the single-season school record in receiving yards with 1,318. His 101.4 yards per game were third in the Big 12 and ninth nationally.
In ISU’s Alamo Bowl loss to Washington State that turned out to be the final game of his collegiate career, the 6-6. 219-pound Butler set career highs in catches (nine) and receiving yards (192).
