UCLA linebacker Myles Jack withdrew from the school on Tuesday. He will enter the 2016 NFL draft.
The decision to withdraw from UCLA was a result of an injury. Jack suffered a season-ending knee injury in practice two weeks ago. He has a $5 million insurance policy to protect him against injury, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Jack, a junior, will now return home to rehabilitate his knee and prepare for the NFL draft. The rehabilitation is expected to last four to six months. UCLA coach Jim Mora believes that Jack’s decision to leave school is a risky one.
"My personal opinion is he's a tremendous football player and a tremendous athlete," Mora said. "I think it's risky to do this. Having been on that side, there's going to be a lot of speculation as to what he is and where he fits. And as I told Myles on Sunday, NFL teams are very, very conservative, and if there's any question whatsoever, they'll pass on you in a heartbeat. They're going to take the sure thing and I explained that to him, but I feel like they already made their decision and so, like I said, I hope it works out the best for him. “
Jack has played linebacker, safety, cornerback, and running back for UCLA. He became a national sensation in 2013 when he ran for 267 yards and seven touchdowns on 38 carries. This season he has played in just three games. Jack has 178 tackles , 15 tackles for a loss, and four interceptions in his career, according to ESPN.
It will be interesting to see if Jack gets drafted next year and if so, which team drafts him.
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