The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Spikes also said his friendship with All-America quarterback
Tim Tebow, who is also returning to the Gators for his senior season, played a part in the decision....Tebow's the reason i figured he'd stay for his senior season...here's why i'd love for us to get Spikes when he comes out after his senior season...
Harvin jumps to NFL, Spikes returns to Florida
By MARK LONG, AP Sports Writer
43 minutes ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP)—Florida receiver Percy Harvin is leaving school early to enter the NFL draft, but linebacker Brandon Spikes will return for his senior season.
Harvin and Spikes, both juniors, announced their intentions Thursday—hours before the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NFL draft.
Harvin led the national champions in receiving and was second on the team in rushing. He caught 40 passes for 644 yards and seven touchdowns, and ran for 660 yards and 10 scores. He missed two games because of injury, and his durability could be a major concern heading into the draft.
Spikes led the Gators with 93 tackles this season. The defensive captain also had eight sacks and four interceptions....2 of those INT's were returned for TDs...