Two days after their long-time head coach stepped down, Nevada has lost its most productive offensive cog as well.
In a tweet posted a couple of days ago to the Twitter account of Kelli Masters Management, it was announced that running back Stefphon Jefferson has signed with KMMSports and will be a part of the 2013 NFL draft. Jefferson is a redshirt junior and had one year of eligibility remaining.
In a statement, Jefferson confirmed his decision to become the fourth draft-eligible back to leave early for the NFL, joining North Carolina’s Giovani Bernard, Arkansas’ Knile Davis and South Carolina’s Marcus Lattimore.
“I have decided to take my career to the next level and forgo my senior year to enter the NFL Draft,” Jefferson’s statement read. “I do want to thank Nevada and all the staff and coaches for everything. I could not have done it without the opportunities Nevada provided to me to be successful. I will always bleed silver and blue. I know that God has plans greater than football.”
This season, Jefferson rushed for 1,883 yards and 24 touchdowns. The latter total is tops in the nation, while the former is second behind Arizona RB Ka’Deem Casey‘s 1,929.
(Tip O’ the Cap: Dave Miller)