Utah's Marcus Williams declares for 2017 NFL Draft

Utah safety Marcus Williams announced on Twitter he will forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL draft.

"After much consideration about my future with my family, I have decided to forgo my senior season at the University of Utah and enter the 2017 NFL Draft," Williams said. "This program has developed me from a boy into a man. It has taught me how to sacrifice to get where I want to be. It has shown me how to face adversity no matter how bad it may be."

Williams finished third on the team with 64 tackles and led the Utes with five interceptions in 11 games in 2016.

For his career, Williams recorded 189 tackles, 11 interceptions, and forced four fumbles in 37 games.