The Western Kentucky linebacker and Bowling Green native announced Sunday that he’s forgoing his redshirt senior season with the Hilltoppers and entering the 2018 NFL Draft.
“After much thought, prayer and discussion with my family, coaches and advisors, I have decided to enter the 2018 NFL Draft,” Iyiegbuniwe posted Sunday on Twitter. “I would like to thank my family, teammates, coaches for all of their support the last three years. Staying in Bowling Green to continue my college education was the best decision of my life.
Iyiegbuniwe (6-foot-1, 230 pounds) was a defensive captain in 2017 as a redshirt junior.