Dorial Green-Beckham Will Enter 2015 NFL Draft: Latest Details and Reaction

Supremely talented Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham is set to put a troubled collegiate career behind him, as it was announced Tuesday that he will declare for the 2015 NFL draft.    

According to Jason Kersey of The Oklahoman, University of Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops made the announcement:

Thayer Evans of SI.com provides more details on Green-Beckham's status:

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During a press conference Tuesday morning, Sooners coach Bob Stoops told reporters that Green-Beckham had informed him a week ago that he was entering the NFL draft. But the source said Stoops may not be aware that Green-Beckham is having the ongoing talks with the NFL. 

The source said Green-Beckham told Stoops he wants to enter the NFL draft and still expects Green-Beckham will do so by the Jan. 15 deadline.

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Green-Beckham began at the University of Missouri in 2012 as one of the most highly touted recruits in the country. He racked up 883 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2013, and he seemed destined for greatness with the Tigers.

Things changed shortly thereafter, however, when he was dismissed from the team following an alleged assault. DGB subsequently enrolled at Oklahoma, but he was ineligible to play for the Sooners in 2014.

Even so, he was able to practice with the team, as pointed out by Rotoworld's Josh Norris:

Former Oklahoma wide receivers coach Jay Norvell revealed in September that the initial plan was for Green-Beckham to remain at Oklahoma for the 2015 season, per Dean Blevins of News9.com:

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He's made a commitment to be here, he wants to go to school here and he wants to play football here at Oklahoma, so obviously we are going to help him improve here every day. This is not a year off for him, he's out there working every day, he's helping on the scout team and he's also trying to improve his skills as a receiver, as well as the off the field things, so it's an important development time for him.

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Things may have changed after Norvell was fired Monday, according to Norris:

With that said, Stoops denied that Norvell's status impacted DGB's decision, per Ryan Aber of The Oklahoman:

Whatever the case, Green-Beckham is prepared to pursue an NFL career. He obviously enters the league with some character concerns, but his talent is undeniable.

If he can prove that he has improved off the field, then one can only assume that a team will take a chance on him fairly early due to his playmaking ability.

He is a true boom-or-bust prospect, but the potential payoff is certainly tantalizing.

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