Florida State has been getting some great news with the announced returns of defensive end Derrick Nnadi and linebacker Matthew Thomas. The only thing that would have made the last day of 2016 even better was if running back Dalvin Cook came back for his senior season as well.
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It looks like the Noles won't be that lucky as Cook announced via Instagram Live that he will not be coming back and will go into the 2017 NFL Draft.
Dalvin Cook has announced that he will forego his senior season and enter the 2017 NFL Draft. (via nole__4/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/MKafKQ8dtF
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) December 31, 2016
He is likely to be a first-round pick thanks to his historical season and career at Florida State. He amassed over 4,400 rushing yards, over 45 rushing touchdowns and almost 1,000 yards receiving in his three-year career.