Fresno State RB Ryan Mathews will skip senior season to enter NFL draft

Fresno State’s Mathews to enter NFL draft

FRESNO, Calif. — Fresno State star running back Ryan Mathews will skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Mathews announced his decision Tuesday through Sun West Sports, which will represent him. Mathews thanked Fresno State and said playing in the NFL was his dream.

Mathews leads major college football with 1,808 yards rushing this season. He averaged 150.7 yards per game and scored 19 touchdowns for the Bulldogs.

Mathews ran for 3,280 yards and 39 touchdowns in three years at Fresno State.