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Updated at 1:25 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2008

Davone Bess applies for NFL draft, signs with agent

By Stephen Tsai
Advertiser Staff Writer

University of Hawai'i slotback Davone Bess has applied for the NFL draft, according to Kenny Zuckerman, who will represent Bess as his agent.

By signing with Zuckerman's firm today, Bess' decision becomes irreversible.

"He's not going back to school," Zuckerman said.

The 5-foot-10, 190-pound Bess based his decision on his strong season (108 catches, 1,266 yards, 12 touchdowns), his good health and a strong rating from an NFL advisory committee, Zuckerman said.

Zuckerman said Bess earned second-round ratings from three evaluators.

Bess also returned punts the past two seasons. He led the Warriors this season with 16 returns for 169 yards and a 10.6 average.

Reach Stephen Tsai at stsai@honoluluadvertiser.com.