Florida State defender announces his plan to drop school to enter de NFL draft. NCAA Linebacker Ernie Sims has given up his senior year after 93 solo tackles in his three seasons, two as a starter. He also finished fourth at Florida State with 20 solo stops for 2005 including two during the College Football Orange Bowl. The Orange Bowl was won last week by Penn State 26 to 23.
This 6 feet and 220 pounds NCAA player has also been having problems with concussions. For this reason Sims wasn’t able to participate on Florida State’s game at Duke last October.
Sims is the second Florida State’s player that makes the decision of leaving school to follow his dream playing at the National Football League. Cornerback Antonio Cromartie finds himself on top of this list. Cromartie missed 2005 season due to a knee injury.
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