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Southern Miss’ Korey Robertson declares for NFL Draft, will not return for senior year

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Southern Miss receiver Korey Robertson spoke to the Hattiesburg American recently about his decision to remain with the Golden Eagles in 2014. Jason Munz/Hattiesburg American

Southern Miss will have an extra hole to fill in 2018.

This one, however, will perhaps be the most gaping of all.

Korey Robertson — who caught 76 passes for 1,106 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2017 — will declare for the NFL Draft with one year of eligibility left. By signing with the STL Sports Group, Robertson made the decision to officially forgo his redshirt senior season.