NFL Draft 2012: Brock Osweiler Will Go Pro, Reaching For New Heights

2012 NFL Draft: Brock Osweiler Officially Announces He Will Go Pro

Record-setting Arizona St. Sun Devils quarterback Brock Osweiler has decided to leave ASU and enter the 2012 NFL Draft, a school announcement made official Friday.

Osweiler was the first quarterback in ASU history to throw for more than 4,000 yards in a season, finishing with 4,036 yards and 26 touchdowns. It's rumored that the departure of OC Noel Mazzone has a strong effect on the QB leaving the program.

Osweiler was initially expected to hold a press conference but he and his manager decided against it, according to the school. According to the release, he also conferring withnewly hired head coach Todd Graham.

The QB set school records for completions (326), attempts (516) and completion percentage (63.2), and threw for 26 touchdowns, the fourth most in school history.

To discuss Osweiler declaring for the NFL draft and its effect on the Sun Devils, head to House of Sparky. To find out where Osweiler could end up, go to Mocking The Draft.

2012 NFL Draft: Brock Osweiler Will Hold Press Conference Tomorrow

Arizona State Sun Devils junior quarterback Brock Osweiler made a surprising decision to declare for the 2012 NFL Draft and bypass his senior season under new head coach Todd Graham. Osweiler will hold a press conference on Friday to officially announce his decision.

Sources have confirmed that Brock Osweilerwill hold a press conference Friday to announce that he is declaring for the NFL draft

— Devils Digest (@DevilsDigest) January 6, 2012

Brad Denny over at SB Nation's Arizona State blog House of Sparky notes that the surprise decision by Osweiler is just one surprise of many in what's being labeled a "tumultuous time in Sun Devil football history."

Osweiler's decision is the latest occurrence in perhaps the most tumultuous time in Sun Devil football history. A season ending four-game losing streak necessitated the firing of head coach Dennis Erickson, and the resulting search was a disaster that ended with key assistants lost and the surprising hiring of Graham. A blowout loss in the Maaco bowl to Boise State was preceded by suspensions to Jamal Miles and Junior Onyeali, and most recently, Onyeali was suspended indefinitely by Todd Graham.

To discuss Osweiler declaring for the NFL draft and its effect on the Sun Devils, head to House of Sparky. To find out where Osweiler could end up, go to Mocking The Draft.

NFL Draft 2012: Brock Osweiler Reportedly Going Pro, Reaching For New Heights

ASU QB Brock Osweiler will enter the 2012 NFL Draft and forgo his senior season.