Penn State standout wide receiver KJ Hamler announced Tuesday he will enter the 2020 NFL Draft.
A redshirt sophomore, he had two years of eligibility remaining.
“The past 3 years at Penn State have been nothing short of amazing,” Hamler wrote, in part, in a statement posted to social media. “My time here has an unforgettable experience and has prepared me for the next chapter in life. For that, I will be forever grateful.”
His final game with the Nittany Lions came Saturday in the Cotton Bowl, with Penn State beating Memphis 53-39. He caught two passes for 46 yards.
Hamler led Penn State this season with 56 catches for 904 yards (16.1-yard average) and eight touchdowns. As a freshman, he had 42 receptions for 754 yards with five touchdowns.
A prolific return man as well, he ranks No. 10 on the school’s career kickoff return list with a 25.2-yard average. He broke the Penn State freshman record for all-purpose yards with 1,417, topping Saquon Barkley’s 1,237 yards.
The Pontiac, Mich., native also thanked the Penn State fans.
“Last, but certainly not least, thank you to the best fans in college football,” his statement read. “107k strong and proud. We are… Penn State!!!! I will forever be a Nittany Lion!”
Hamler currently is projected as a Day 2 selection in the draft, which begins April 23.
