USC junior WR Nelson Agholor declares for NFL Draft

Published Jan. 3, 2015 3:54 p.m. ET

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USC's star wide receiver Nelson Agholor is turning pro.

The junior's decision to enter the NFL Draft was announced through a statement released by the school.

"These past three years at USC have been a blessing, along with a lot of my life. I am very grateful to have had the coaches and staff members of this prestigious university in my life," Agholor said in the statement. "Because of these men and women, I feel prepared to follow my dreams into the NFL. Thank you to the Trojan Family for allowing me to become one of your own."

In 13 games this season, Agholor had 104 catches for 1,313 yards and 12 TDs. He compiled 2,571 receiving yards and 20 TD catches in three seasons with the Trojans.

"All of us at USC thank Nelson for all he has done here," USC head coach Steve Sarkisian said in the statement. "He had an outstanding career and will always be a Trojan. We wish him the best and look forward to watching him at the next level."