Video: Blaze, Estes, Next Year

Thanks again Mr. Cut.



Speaking of Blaza and Estes, Stephen Tsai writes that they'll attend the NFL Combine.

Estes has been invited to compete in the NFL combine, which begins Feb. 21 in Indianapolis.

He also received an invitation to the East-West Shrine Game Jan. 23 in Orlando, Fla.

Soares, a Castle High graduate, also has been told he will be invited to the NFL combine, a remarkable turnaround for a player whose availability was in question entering this season.

Jason Kaneshiro talks to them about their NFL dreams.

Estes is the fifth UH player to earn first-team All-WAC honors three times, joining Gary Allen, Davone Bess, Jason Elam and Al Noga. He'll graduate with a degree in communications this month before pursuing an NFL career. He's hoping for an invitation to the Senior Bowl and will spend the coming months training for his shot.

"That's what I'm excited about; now it's just football," Estes said.

"As of right now my chapter at UH is done and it's time to close the books and start a new chapter in my life. Hopefully the NFL is what it is," said Soares, dousing any lingering speculation that he might appeal for another year of eligibility.

"My dream was always to be an NFL player, and the door is cracked right now. I just have to get my foot in the door and try to get there. All I need is the opportunity."