Huskies’ Dillon Will Turn Pro

Corey Dillon, who rushed for a school-record 1,555 yards and 22 touchdowns for Washington this season, announced Friday that he will pass up his senior season to go to the NFL.

Dillon set the Husky single-season all-purpose record with 2,185 yards. His 22 rushing touchdowns tied him with USC’s Marcus Allen (1981) and O.J. Simpson (1968) for the Pacific 10 Conference season record.

Texas Tech junior defensive end Tony Daniels and Virginia defensive back Ronde Barber also said they would turn pro.

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