UCF QB Bortles to enter NFL Draft


Jan 1, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Central Florida Knights quarterback Blake Bortles runs into the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Baylor Bears during the Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Central Florida defeated Baylor 52-42. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles will give up his final season of college eligibility and enter the 2014 NFL Draft, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.

Bortles will announce his decision on Monday, the Orlando Sentinel reported.

Bortles, a redshirt junior, led the Knights to a 12-1 record, including a victory over heavily favored Baylor in the Fiesta Bowl.

He completed 67.8 percent of his passes for 3,581 yards, 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Bortles is rated the No. 3 NFL quarterback prospect by NFLDraftScout.com and the No. 12 prospect overall.