Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin plays college football for the Missouri Tigers. Maclin entered his sophomore season at Missouri in 2008 expected to be in consideration for the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding college football player.AthlonSports.com: 2008 Heisman Watch: Jeremy Maclin
Maclin was selected 19th overall in the 2009 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles on April 25, 2009. He previously announced on January 9, 2009, that he will leave Missouri and declare eligible for the 2009 NFL draft.ESPN.com: Jeremy Maclin to Announce Friday If He Will Enter NFL Draft
NFL Bound?
Maclin, who graduated from high school in 2005, would be eligible to declare for the NFL draft following his 2008-09 sophomore season, fulfilling the three-year waiting period after a player leaves high school. Many have speculated that he may leave the University of Missouri early, although Maclin stated in November of 2008 that the thought has not crossed his mind.ESPN.com: ESPN.com: Maclin's Three TDs Lead No. 14 Mizzou to First Place in Big 12 North
College Football Highlights
- 2007: Scored a touchdown on a 99-yard punt return against the Illinois Fighting IlliniMizzou: Jeremy Maclin
- 2007: Missouri Tigers Freshman of the YearMizzou: Jeremy Maclin
- 2007: All-Big 12Mizzou: Jeremy Maclin
- 2007: Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the YearMizzou: Jeremy Maclin
- 2007: All-FreshmanMizzou: Jeremy Maclin
- 2007: All-AmericanMizzou: Jeremy Maclin
- 2008: Playboy Magazine pre-season All-AmericanMizzou: Jeremy Maclin
- 2008: Recorded 278 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in a November 8 game against the Kansas State WildcatsESPN.com: ESPN.com: Maclin's Three TDs Lead No. 14 Mizzou to First Place in Big 12 North