Tide Backer Rolls Out

Fri., Jan. 10, 1997

Compiled From Wire Services

Dwayne Rudd is taking his considerable talents to the NFL, putting a question mark on Alabama’s linebacking corps for 1997. Rudd, the Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year and a second-team All-American, said he would leave the Crimson Tide to enter the draft.

Terry Battle, who rushed for 18 touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards last season to help Arizona State get to the Rose Bowl, has decided to skip his senior season and turn pro.

Miami wide receiver Yatil Green said he plans to enter the NFL draft, the third Hurricanes underclassman to take a shot at the pros this season.

Will Blackwell, San Diego State’s career receptions leader, announced that he will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft even though he’s projected as a third- or fourth-round pick.

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