Kevin Ogletree Applies for NFL Draft

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA University of Virginia wide receiver Kevin Ogletree announced he will forego his final year of collegiate eligibility and enter the NFL Draft this April.

Ogletree led the team in receiving this past season with 58 catches for 723 yards and five touchdowns, the second 50-catch season of his career. He finished fifth in the ACC in receptions (4.8/g), and third in receiving yards (60.2/g) and touchdowns (5) and was an honorable mention All-ACC selection.

His 58 receptions are tied for fifth in a season in Virginia history, while his 723 yards are 12th.

He returned in 2008 after missing the 2007 season because of a knee injury.

After catching seven passes in seven games as a true freshman in 2005, he had a breakout sophomore campaign in 2006. He was the team’s leading receiver with 52 receptions for 582 yards and four scores.

One of only 26 players in ACC history with two-50 catch seasons in a career, Ogletree is ranked seventh in school history with 117 career receptions and 13th with 1332 receiving yards.

“Kevin has been a significant part of our team,” said head coach Al Groh. “He was a strong performer and an excellent teammate. Kevin received his degree in December and feels this is the appropriate time for him to move on; we agree and support him in his decision and wish him much success.”

Ogletree received his degree in sociology last month, a semester early.

Overall, Ogletree is the ninth Virginia player to turn pro with eligibility remaining. Other Cavaliers to enter the NFL draft with eligibility remaining include Marcus Wilson (1989), Herman Moore (1990), Ronde Barber (1996), Tavon Mason (2001), Heath Miller (2004), Darryl Blackstock (2001), Kai Parham (2005) and Branden Albert (2007).

His career statistics are below.