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Panthers’ running back Farri declares for NFL Draft

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Fifth year running back Juwon Farri runs the ball into McNeese St cowboys defenders at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Running back Juwon Farri announced on Instagram Monday morning that he will declare for the 2024 NFL Draft.

“I am very confident with my skill set so far, I approach this opportunity with being humble and excited for what is to come,” Farri stated in his Instagram post. “My future goals will speak for itself God-willing with that being said I am declaring myself for the NFL Draft.”

The running back that played for Eastern from Germantown, Maryland played his final year as a graduate transfer.

Farri played in eight games and rushed for 65 yards on eight carries as he averaged 8.1 yards per rush.

Before transferring to Eastern, Farri played at Monmouth University.

As a senior with the Monmouth Hawks, Farri was named on the Walter Payton Award watchlist. Farri was also named as a Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) All-Conference Honorable Mention.

During his senior season, Farri ran for 236 yards on 53 carries as well as recorded two touchdowns.

 

Zaria Flippin can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected].

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Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
Zaria Flippin is a junior sports media relations major. This is her first year at The News.

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