Ohio State cornerback Sevyn Banks announced on Thursday morning he is withdrawing his name from the 2022 NFL Draft due to injury concerns and entering his name into the transfer portal.
“First and always, I give thanks to God for blessing me with amazing strength and tenacity through all things,” Banks said in a note posted to Twitter. “At this time, I am very grateful that my rehab is going great. To which, I will continue getting stronger by the day preparing for the 2022 NCAA football season and the 2023 NFL Draft.
“To Buckeye Nation, I will be entering the NCAA transfer portal – leaving my options open to wherever God leads me to dominate into a greater chapter of my college career. Whether it’s here at The Ohio State or going beyond.”
Banks notably left the door open for a return to the Buckeyes for his extra season of eligibility, but it’s worth noting the program is already seven spots over the 85-man scholarship limit – and “super seniors” now count toward that number. He would also need a waiver from the NCAA after missing the first few weeks of spring semester.
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