Standout junior wide receiver Simi Fehoko announced Monday that he will pursue his dream of playing in the NFL and not stay at Stanford for his senior year.
Fehoko finishes his Stanford career with 62 receptions for 1,146 yards and nine touchdowns in 22 games. He was named All-Pac-12 first team in 2020 by both the coaches and Associated Press. A native of Sandy, Utah, Fehoko served a two-year LDS mission in Seoul, South Korea prior to enrolling at Stanford.
He also is married and it is reasonable that Fehoko was ready to begin his post-college life after saying publicly several times it was difficult to be away from his family because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Fehoko stepped up for the Cardinal this season when Connor Wedington and Michael Wilson both went down with injury.
He finished his junior season with 37 receptions for 584 yards and three touchdowns in six games. He led the Pac-12 in receiving yards. In what turned out to be his finale, Fehoko caught a school-record 16 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns as the Cardinal took down UCLA in double overtime at the Rose Bowl.
He set the school record in 2019 averaging 23.6 yards per reception (24-566). For his career, his 18.5 yards per catch average is third best in school history.
Fehoko plans to return to Stanford in the offseasons to work towards completion of his Communication degree.
Statement from Fehoko:
“I would like to start by thanking my Heavenly Father. Without the constant blessings He has given me, I wouldn’t be where I am at today. I would also like to thank my family and my wife for being my rock and constant support throughout these crazy times; I am lucky to have them in my corner.
To Coach Shaw, Coach Pritchard, Coach BK, Coach Alamar and the rest of the coaching staff, thank you. Thank you for believing in me and giving me my shot to come here and play. Thank you for developing me into the player I am today.
Lastly, to my BROTHERS! These past three years I have made memories that I will never forget. I am grateful for the opportunity I had to attend Stanford and be surrounded by all of you. You are all teammates, you are all brothers, WE will always be family.
That being said, it has always been a dream and goal of mine to play at the next level. I have decided to forgo my senior year and enter my name in the 2021 NFL Draft. Thank you to everyone who has been here for my journey.”
