How FAMU linebacker Isaiah Land can position himself to be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft
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Posted By: S. Moore on November 23, 2022 As expected, Florida A&M linebacker and edge rusher Isaiah Land has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. The former Buck Buchanan Award winner announced his decision on Twitter, officially forgoing his final year of eligibility for college football. “From an early age, I’ve had dreams of playing in the NFL and I thank God that I have the opportunity to make my dreams a reality”, Land said in his post. “With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft." “Thank you, Rattler Nation.” He said. Land, a native of Buffalo, New York, has been one of the subjects of NFL scouts attending FAMU football practices this season. His best season was in 2021 when he led Division I with 19.5 sacks while gaining national attention and being recognized as the FCS’ Defensive Player of the Year. Land totaled 23 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and eight sacks in nine games this season while battling an MCL sprain sustained in Week 6 at South Carolina State. "We went into this season knowing that this would be his last" FAMU coach Willie Simmons, who led his team to a 9-2 record this season, said during his coaches' show. "It's not a surprise that he is declaring since he is the highest-rated HBCU draft player this year and is on a lot of radars. "To see his growth and maturation over the last five years makes us proud and excited for where he's going to be. We saw Isaiah as an 18-year-old kid that needed to grow up and we've sent him off as a better man than when he came in. "I think he has a chance to have a very bright future at the next level because he has a unique gift to rush the passer and that's something teams pay high dollars for." SOURCE | Tallahassee Democrat If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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