Ole Miss' Snead Enters Draft

Ole Miss' Snead will enter draft
Rebels QB had led team to two 9-win seasons

Written by From Wire Reports
Posted on 01.08.10

JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi quarterback Jevan Snead is going pro, skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft after leading the Rebels to their best back-to-back seasons in nearly four decades.

Snead, considered a top prospect, made the announcement Thursday in a news release issued by the university.

"The fans, coaches and my teammates at Ole Miss have been unbelievable, and I want to thank them for an incredible experience," Snead said. "In the end, I had to do what is best for me and my family. Having finished my degree, I look forward to the challenge and hard work that comes with pursuing my dream of playing quarterback in the NFL."

The Stephenville, Texas, native was a top high school prospect and was hailed as something of a savior when he transferred from Texas three seasons ago. He largely delivered.

His decision comes after leading the Rebels (9-4) to a 21-7 win against Oklahoma State for Ole Miss' second straight Cotton Bowl victory. The win marked the first time the Rebels had back-to-back nine-win seasons since the 1961-62 seasons and consecutive January bowl wins since 1960-61.

Snead passed for 5,394 yards at Ole Miss, the second