Top WR prospect A.J. Brown declares for NFL draft

Junior wide receiver A.J. Brown announced Tuesday his decision to forgo his final season of eligibility at Ole Miss and declare for the 2019 NFL draft.

The 6-foot-1, 225-pound wideout will wrap up a productive career with the Rebels; he accumulated 85 receptions, 1,320 yards, and six touchdowns in 2018, leading his team in each of those categories.

Brown was named to the All-SEC first team in 2017 and figures to be part of the 2018 squad as well.

The former four-star recruit is widely expected to be a first-round pick and stands a chance to be the first player selected at his position this coming April. Brown possesses ideal size and strength for a receiver prospect.