Thread: Harvin jumps to NFL, Spikes returns to Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida star Percy Harvin is taking his speed, elusiveness and durability concerns to the NFL.

The junior playmaker said Thursday he is leaving school early to turn pro, but Gators linebacker Brandon Spikes will return for his senior season.

Both players announced their intentions hours before the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NFL draft.

Even without Harvin, the Gators likely will be the preseason favorite to win a third national championship in four years. But there's little doubt Florida will miss its do-it-all receiver.

A 5-foot-11, 195-pound dynamo from Virginia Beach, Va., Harvin led the team in receiving and was second in rushing. He caught 40 passes for 644 yards and seven touchdowns, and ran for 660 yards and 10 scores.

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/9...rns-to-Florida

Losing Harvin will definitely be a blow. However, with our plethora of players, I don't think we'll miss him too much. With Demps, Rainey, Murphy, etc. I think we have enough talent to make up for it.

Harvin will be a great player in the NFL in my opinion. I personally think he's better than Crabtree in athleticism and speed.

As for Spikes, the heart of the defense is staying. He is the D's Tebow. He fires them up. He'll definitely be a first round pick next year.