FSU's Xavier Rhodes declares for NFL draft

[DaKCMan AP]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/sto...2013-nfl-draft

Florida State cornerback Xavier Rhodes said he will enter the NFL draft, shortly after the Seminoles' 31-10 victory over Northern Illinois in the Discover Orange Bowl.

A redshirt junior, Rhodes said he has been projected as a late first- or early second-round pick in April's draft.

"I'm gone," Rhodes told ESPN on Tuesday. "I did all I could in college. If I was to come back, I don't think my status would be getting any better."

The 6-foot-2, 217-pound Rhodes recently was rated as the fourth-best junior cornerback by ESPN NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. The Miami native had three interceptions this season.


Very high on this kid. Great size for a CB. He'll probably jump to a 1st round pick, but if he's there in rd 2 I think he should receive strong consideration.

[DJ's left nut]

Definitely worth a 2nd round look.

[O.city]

Best CB available in the second round should be our pick.

[Nightfyre]

Xavier Rhodes, if available in the second, would be fapalicious. Definite first round value, which appears like he could fall to the second due to a deep draft.

[Saccopoo]

I don't know if he's going to be able to play CB at the next level.

I think you've got to look at him as a free safety.

[RippedmyFlesh]

Very high on this kid. Great size for a CB. He'll probably jump to a 1st round pick, but if he's there in rd 2 I think he should receive strong consideration.

Rhodes and Flowers would be almost as awesome as DaKCMan

[DaKCMan AP]

Rhodes and Flowers would be almost as awesome as DaKCMan

Almost. Both of them are from the ACC whereas DaKCMan AP is All-SEC.