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Junior Colson, Michigan's leading tackler, to enter NFL draft

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Michigan star junior linebacker Junior Colson told ESPN he is leaving school early for the NFL draft.

Colson is a 6-foot-3, 247-pound linebacker who'll bring elite speed and high-end productivity into this year's draft class. Rated as the No. 3 linebacker by ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. and the No. 2 linebacker by ESPN's Field Yates, Colson projects as a top-50 pick, according to NFL scouts.

"Just to be able to finish it off strong and go out on a strong note," Colson told ESPN in a phone interview.