Sturdivant says he’ll pass on NFL draft, return for senior season
Georgia junior offensive tackle Trinton Sturdivant, who had been considering early entry into the NFL draft, announced Friday that he will remain in school for his senior season.
Sturdivant was a freshman All-American in 2007, then missed almost all of the 2008 and 2009 seasons because of knee injuries before returning to action in 2010. He started seven games during the Bulldogs’ disappointing 6-7 season.
“This last season is not how I wanted to end my career,” Sturdivant said in a statement. “I want to be part of a team that gets us back on track and plays for a championship. I also think I can improve my draft status and continue to work on finishing my degree.”
Coach Mark Richt said “we’re obviously excited” by Sturdivant’s decision. “He’ll be an important part of our team.”
– Tim Tucker
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153 comments Add your comment
Mark Richt
January 9th, 2011
12:26 pm
One more player I’ll have to bail out from the Athens-Clarke County Jail…
SportsFan31313
January 10th, 2011
11:01 am
Trinton Sturdivant wasn’t considered in this years draft anyway. It is good that he stays, and get his degree.
bobby
January 11th, 2011
7:31 pm
i think trenton made the right choice by staying school. they say it takes two years to recover from the type of knee injury he had. if he recovers fromn his injury, him, gates, harmon, glenn if he stays in school and ben jones, i think will from a talented starting offensive line. the key is what they do in the weight room this offseason.