UCF running back Kevin Smith has announced he’s going to go pro after all.
Smith nearly broke the NCAA record for rushing yards this past season.
Until now, he's said he would return for his senior year.
News 13 has confirmed he has had a change of heart, and will declare himself eligible for April's NFL draft.
He told the Orlando Sentinel he's "doing what's best for me and my family."
That's not the only bad news for the Knights. News 13 has also learned cornerback Joe Burnett will also leave the team for a shot at the NFL.
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