Houston just opened spring practice on Monday and star defensive lineman Ed Oliver has already declared for the 2019 NFL draft.
“I do plan on leaving,” Oliver told reporters. “I wish I could stay another year, but it’s my time to go.”
Oliver would have been a top pick if he’d been eligible for the draft this year but will have to settle for the 2019 draft, where’s projected as possibly the No. 1 pick.
Oliver has astonishing athleticism for a 290-pound interior lineman, with the speed to chase down running backs from behind.