Read about it here.  He noted that:

"I am issuing this statement after much prayer, consideration and evaluation with my family in announcing that I have decided to forgo my final years of eligibility and enter the 2009 NFL Draft.

"This past year I have been honored to be a part of this very special group of teammates and coaches at the University of Utah. I have cherished what has been my amazing college experience.

"Finishing this 2008 football season undefeated and having the privilege to get to play under someone as special as coach Kyle Whittingham has been a lifelong dream fulfilled.

"Now it is my journey to pursue another lifelong dream which is to become a professional football player in the National Football League.

Junior cornerback Smith is expected to follow after being pegged as a first or early 2nd rounder.