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Missouri running back Damarea Crockett declares for NFL Draft, will skip senior season

Missouri lost an underclassman to the NFL Draft on Monday, but not the one many were expecting.

While tight end Albert Okwuegbunam remains undecided on his decision to turn pro, junior tailback Damarea Crockett on Monday announced his intentions to declare for the NFL Draft. In a Twitter post, Crockett thanked the MU coaching staff and his teammates for all the support over the years.

“My journey here at Mizzou has been nothing less than amazing from beginning to end,” Crockett said.

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