SMU's Sutton announces intentions to enter 2018 NFL Draft

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 21: Courtland Sutton #16 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs runs the ball after reception as Chris Murphy #30 of the Cincinnati Bearcats reaches for the tackle at Nippert Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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SMU wide receiver Courtland Sutton took to Instagram to announce that he's going to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.

To my SMU family! It has been an incredible run and after discussing things with my family, I have decided to declare for the 2018 NFL Draft. The relationships I have built, and the experiences I have had are absolutely priceless. My SMU family is full of teammates, coaches, and friends that have been there for me since Day 1! Going to school and playing ball with my brothers is something that I wouldn’t change for the world. I would like to give a huge thanks to all those who helped me behind the scenes, Coach Stepp, TMFSS, the equipment room, the training room, Ms. Lisa, and all those that work in the Loyd building who have had an impact on my life while at SMU. I am absolutely humbled by the opportunity that I have ahead of me, and I couldn’t have gotten here without the support and love from my family. My degree from SMU is something I will forever cherish, and I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me next! #thankyou #nfl

A post shared by Courtland Sutton (@courtlandsutton16) on Dec 22, 2017 at 5:05pm PST

"It has been an incredible run and after discussing things with my family, I have decided to declare for the 2018 NFL Draft. The relationships I have built, and the experiences I have had are absolutely priceless," said Sutton.

A junior, Sutton racked up over 1,000 yards in each of his past two seasons. He hauled in a total of 31 touchdowns over the past three years, catching a total of 193 balls over that time.

Sutton received a medical redshirt in 2014, after catching two passes for 27 yards in just two games.

He finishes third on SMU's all-time receiving list behind Denver Broncos receiver Emmanuel Sanders and Aldrick Robinson of the San Francisco 49ers.