Former Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich will continue to follow his dream of one day playing in the National Football League.
Herzlich was on Sirius satellite radio on Monday evening and said he will continue to pursue an opportunity to play in the NFL.
“I am going to try to keep my options open in terms of NFL free agency,” Herzlich said. “I’m convinced it will work out.”
After not being selected in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Omaha Nighthawks made Herzlich the 51st overall pick during the UFL draft last week.
“It’s a real honor to be drafted,” Herzlich told NFL radio. “People in Omaha are excited, and if it doesn’t work out with the NFL, it could be a good fit for me.”
Herzlich, who was once projected as a first round pick, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma in May of 2009. Doctors had given him a 70% chance of survival and 0% chance of playing football again when a malignant tumor was discovered in his left leg.
The tumor was ultimately destroyed through intensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments. A 12-inch titanium rod was permanently inserted to stabilize his leg.
Herzlich battled back to take the field once again for the Eagles and made 65 tackles and had four INTs during the 2010 season.
Herzlich was projected as a mid to late round pick in the NFL draft. He is free to pursue his dream of signing with an NFL team as soon as the lockout comes to an end.
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