Avery Young will test the NFL waters.The Auburn offensive lineman told NFL Network's Rand Getlin he will forego his senior season and enter the 2016 NFL Draft."After four incredible years at Auburn University, I plan to submit my name for entry into the 2016 NFL Draft," Young told Getlin. "I want to thank the Auburn family, including my coaches, school administrators and our amazing fans for supporting me during my time on the Plains."We made multiple bowl appearances together, earned an SEC championship, and even had an opportunity to play in a national championship game. I'll miss everything about my college experience, but I'm excited to take this next step in my career and to proudly represent my university in the NFL. No matter where my career takes me from here, one thing will always remain true: I'll always be an Auburn Tiger. War Eagle."The 6-foot-6, 305-pound Young is ranked No. 14 among offensive tackles in the 2017 draft class by NFLDraftScout.com, though several higher-ranked players have already declared for this year's Draft, including Auburn's Shon Coleman.
He'll forever be remembered for that image of him on the sideline during Kick 6. That's the definition of "Did that shit just happen?."
What does the Alabama basketball coach have to do with anything?
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