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Washington State’s Hercules Mata’afa to skip senior season

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Washington State defensive lineman Hercules Mata’afa announced on Twitter that he will seek a pro job on the heels of a dominant junior season.

PULLMAN, Wash. >> Washington State defensive tackle Hercules Mata’afa is skipping his senior year and will enter the NFL draft.

The Lahaina, Hawaii, native announced on Twitter that he will seek a pro job on the heels of a dominant junior season. He led the Pac-12 Conference in sacks at 10.5 and tackles for loss at 22.5.

Mata’afa, a dominant pass rusher, was an All-America selection for the first time this season.

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