Huskies’ Vea announces he’ll enter the NFL draft

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, January 2, 2018

SEATTLE — All-American defensive lineman Vita Vea is skipping his senior season at the University of Washington to enter the NFL draft.

Vea made the announcement Monday on Instagram.

“As a I begin the next chapter of my football career, I will never forget where it all began,” Vea wrote. “The University of Washington is a special place.”

Vea had 44 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, in 13 games this season. He was the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and a third-team All-America selection by the Associated Press.