Im not saying goodbye …https://t.co/NENxtDkQZe
— Teez Tabor (@_31Flavorz) January 5, 2017
Florida cornerback Jalen "Teez" Tabor took to The Players Tribune on Thursday to announce his plans to forgo his senior season and declare for the 2017 NFL draft.
Tabor is the second member of the Gators' secondary and third teammate this week to announce his intentions to enter the draft. Fellow starting cornerback Quincy Wilson and offensive tackle David Sharpe revealed their plans on Tuesday.
Tabor, who is considered the No. 2 cornerback and a top-15 overall pick by NFLDraftScout.com, was named first-team All-SEC in each of his last two seasons. He recorded 33 tackles, a team-high four interceptions and six pass breakups in 12 regular-season games this season.
"I write to you today to say that I'm ready to begin the next chapter in my life. I have decided to forgo my senior year and declare for the NFL draft," Tabor wrote. "But I cannot say goodbye without first saying thank you. I am forever grateful for the University of Florida and every member of the amazing Gator community.
Tabor thanked his coaches, teammates, academic advisers and fans in his lengthy letter.
Tabor hasn't always made positive headlines, however, as he was suspended for the season opener following a fight with teammate C'yontai Lewis during practice. Tabor also was handed a one-game suspension in 2015 for violating University Athletic Association policy.
