Miami running back Joe Yearby has elected to bypass his senior season in favor of the NFL draft, the school announced.
Yearby ranks ninth all-time in Hurricanes' history with 2,119 rushing yards and had seven 100-yard rushing games in his career.
"After discussing this decision with my family and friends, I have decided that it would be in my best interest to enter the 2017 NFL draft," Yearby said in a statement. "These past three years have been truly memorable and I will never forget my time here at the University of Miami, a place that has shaped me into the person I am today.
"Miami has been and always will be my home and I look forward to remaining a part of the South Florida community for years to come."
Yearby's best season was as a sophomore when he rushed for 1,002 yards. He dropped off to 608 as a junior under new coach Mark Richt.
"I spoke with Joe earlier today and he made me aware that he planned to declare for the NFL Draft," Richt said in a statement. "I was able to thank Joe for everything he did for our program. I wish him the very best!"
Yearby is considered a low-round draft pick at best and could go undrafted.
