Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is forgoing his senior season to enter the NFL draft, whereas Buckeyes vast receiver Chris Olave is returning for his senior yr.

The teammates introduced their selections Monday on Twitter.

Fields, anticipated to be a first-round choose, stated in his prolonged Twitter publish that his path to OSU was not direct, however that he could not ”have requested for a greater ultimate vacation spot.” He went on to thank his household, coaches, assist workers and teammates.

”Rising up, my dream was to in the future play the sport that I like on the highest degree. Now because of God’s grace and mercy, together with the assistance of you all, I’m ready to show that dream into actuality,” the 6-foot-3, 228-pound Fields posted.

The 21-year-old Fields was a Heisman Trophy finalist and went 20-2 as a two-year starter at Ohio State. He led the Buckeyes to the School Soccer Playoff twice, shedding to Clemson final season within the semifinals and falling to Alabama on this season’s title sport.

Fields’ draft inventory surged after he outplayed Trevor Lawrence on this season’s semifinal win over Clemson. With Lawrence all however sure to go to the Jacksonville Jaguars because the No. 1 general choose, the New York Jets choose second and will make Fields the centerpiece of their rebuild in the event that they resolve to maneuver on from Sam Darnold.

After enjoying his freshman season at Georgia, Fields handed for five,373 yards and 63 touchdowns with 9 interceptions for the Buckeyes. He additionally rushed for 867 yards and 15 TDs.

Olave was Ohio State’s main receiver and Fields’ favourite goal. The 6-1, 188-pound junior had 50 receptions for 729 yards and 7 TDs this season.

Olave thanked his coaches and tweeted, ”There are such a lot of nice reminiscences however we’re not performed but.”

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