Hamp Cheevers Declares for 2019 NFL Draft

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College junior cornerback Hamp Cheevers announced Saturday that he will forego his senior season and enter the 2019 NFL Draft. The nation's co-leader with seven interceptions in 2018, Cheevers had a breakout year in his first season as a starter for the Eagles.

Cheevers earned All-America honors by six organizations following the season.

The Trenton, Fla., native, tied for second on the squad with seven pass breakups in addition to his seven interceptions.

An All-ACC first-team selection, Cheevers allowed just 35 receptions on 74 targets in 2018 for 433 yards, according to Pro Football Focus. Cheevers yielded a passer rating when targeted this season of just 40.0, which ranked second in the conference among cornerbacks. Cheevers played in 92% of his team's defensive snaps in 2018 after playing in just 30% last year.

For his career, Cheevers played in 30 games with 56 career tackles, 2.5 TFLs, nine interceptions and 11 pass breakups. He forced three fumbles and recovered a fumble during his career at the Heights.

Cheevers Postseason Honors
Hamp Cheevers, CB (FWAA First Team, AFCA Coaches Second Team, Walter Camp Second Team, The Athletic Second Team, Sports Illustrated Second Team, Associated Press Third Team)

Hamp Cheevers Declares for 2019 NFL Draft

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