Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons is among the other newest additions.“We want what’s best for him,” Diaz said. 2019 All-ACC, First Team 2019 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year 2019 All-America, Second Team (FWAA) 2019 Freshman All-America (several outlets) 2019 (Redshirt Freshman): Had breakout season in first year as starter, seeing action in all 13 games and making seven starts…Selected to All-ACC First Team and named ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, becoming only second Hurricane … He was an all-ACC player as a redshirt freshman last season, leading the conference with 15 ½ sacks and 19 ½ tackles for a loss.“We’ve had a great relationship with Greg, discovering him years ago when he was at Champagnat (Catholic),” Diaz said.
He decided to do what was best for his family and health. “I especially want to thank Coach Diaz who believed in me when I was a skinny, 3-star recruit and has been very supportive of my best interest in every step of this process.”Rousseau is highly-regarded among NFL Draft circles.
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“Outstanding young man. He said that he will be watching as the team prepares to make noise in the ACC this season.“I’d like to thank my coaches and teammates for all their support and wish them the best this season,” Rousseau said. His departure comes after a strong campaign last season where he had 54 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks.He also led the ACC in sacks and was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Gregory Rousseau Miami-Florida Hurricanes #15 ... Miami Hurricanes Recruiting Radar: Numbers and Needs in 2021. 7. by Cameron J. Underwood State of The U Jul 31, 2020, 10:33am EDT However, they understand and support his decision to not play this season.“Obviously, we couldn’t be happier for Greg," Baker said. Rousseau added first-team All-ACC honors to his list of accomplishments as well.In his letter to Hurricanes fans, Rousseau said the decision to opt-out of the season was very difficult.
Miami Hurricanes defensive end Gregory Rousseau is the latest college football star to opt out for the 2020 season, head coach Manny Diaz announced Thursday.
I believe Rousseau has even more upside at the next level. The team, our guys, it’ll be next man up, and our guys will be excited to play.”Miami still has one of the best edge rushers in college football.
“Both players annihilate tight ends and have the ability to convert speed to power off the edge. Find the latest information at One of the state’s best college football players is opting out of the upcoming season.Miami defensive end Gregory Rousseau won’t be playing this fall, Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz said. One day after deciding to opt-out of the upcoming college football season, Miami Hurricanes star pass-rusher Gregory Rousseau wrote a special message to the Hurricanes … CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Atlantic Coast Conference's reigning sacks leader won't be suiting up for the Miami Hurricanes in 2020. Forever a cane.???? Rousseau led the ACC in … Want to thank him for everything he’s done for the Miami Hurricanes, and we’re going to support him in every way we can with him looking to achieve his dreams of becoming a great player in the National Football League.”Rousseau becomes the latest top-tier college player to choose to sit out. Diaz got the news at the end of a Zoom conference with reporters Thursday afternoon.The 6-foot-7, 265-pound Rousseau is a potential top-10 pick in the next NFL draft.
Rousseau personally thanked his Miami coaches for helping him be successful. As a result, he also decided to declare for the 2021 NFL Draft.“This was a very difficult decision for me as I love playing football at the University of Miami,” Rousseau Thank you, University of Miami. According to NFL Network draft insider Daniel Jeremiah, the talented defender could be a “Rousseau has a comparable build/frame and they are similar athletes on the field,” Jeremiah said.
We had conversations with him and we support him 100 percent in the decision.
Aug 07, 2020 at 12:17 PM Miami Hurricanes head coach Manny Diaz announced that defensive end Greg Rousseau has opted out of the football season.