This is the time of year when many college football players will declare for the NFL Draft.
Many players will release a statement saying they are grateful for their college experience and look forward to what their future holds in the NFL.
But University of Washington linebacker Drew Fowler announced that his position would declare more than just the NFL.
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Drew Fowler, number 54 of the Washington Huskies, reacts after a stop against the Oregon Ducks during the first quarter at Husky Stadium on October 14, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
“When I first committed here in 2019, I talked about taking ‘the road less traveled’. Wow, did I have any idea what that would really mean? Playing with 4 head coaches, 3 athletic directors, 4 coordinators and a pandemic overall, my experience at the University of Washington has been nothing short of special,” Fowler said in his statement.
Fowler would go on to thank his coaches, academic advisors, athletic trainers, his teammates and everyone who helped him along the way, and then concluded his statement with a curveball.
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Running back Donovan Edwards, No. 7 of the Michigan Wolverines, is tackled by linebacker Drew Fowler, No. 54 of the Washington Huskies, at Husky Stadium on Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle, Washington. (Tom Hauck/Getty Images)
“That said, I’m officially pro-job market. In other words, I need a job. If anyone you know has a job opportunity, I’m your man. Brave, hard-working, athletic, smart, locker room guy, I’ll take my lunchbox to the work,” Fowler wrote.
“My LinkedIn is updated and I’m #OpenToWork.”
“Thank you, Husky Nation.”
Washington Huskies Drew Fowler (54) warms up against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
Washington lost to Louisville 35-34 in the Sun Bowl on Tuesday, ending Fowler’s college career.
Fowler played for five years, all with Washington, and had 42 combined tackles with one tackle for loss in his career.
Now he will seek to take his talent to the job market.
