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Washington State’s Hercules Mata’afa to skip senior season

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Washington State’s Hercules Mata’afa to skip senior season
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Washington State’s Hercules Mata’afa to skip senior season
Washington State defensive lineman Hercules Mata’afa (50) prepares to tackle Colorado running back Phillip Lindsay (23) during the first half of a college football game in Pullman on Oct. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

PULLMAN — Washington State defensive tackle Hercules Mata’afa is skipping his senior year and will enter the NFL draft.

The Lahaina, Hawaii, native announced on Twitter that he will seek a pro job on the heels of a dominant junior season. He led the Pac-12 Conference in sacks at 10.5 and tackles for loss at 22.5.

Mata’afa, a dominant pass rusher, was a first-team All-America selection this season.

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