Ohio State redshirt junior running back Master Teague announced on Monday evening he will forgo his final two years of eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL Draft.
“Buckeye Nation, first off, I want to take the time to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for my continued journey and testimony while here at The Ohio State University,” Teague said in a note posted to Twitter. “Without the grace of God and His strength, I would not be where I am today.
“I want to say thank you to all the strength staff, coaches and trainers at The Ohio State for the opportunity and ability to play and compete at a one-of-a-kind university. Although it has been a challenge, it has made me a better man and caused me to lean on my faith that much more.
“Thank you to my parents who have invested and sacrificed so much to see me succeed as a football player and, more importantly, as a young man. To the rest of my coaches and teammates through the years, thank you for being a part of my football journey.
“Despite this year not going the way I imagined and wanted it to go, I am going to trust the Lord and my abilities and have decided to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. I am so grateful to be a part of the brotherhood at The Ohio State and a part of Buckeye Nation.”
A former four-star prospect from Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Blackman, Teague rushed for 1,764 yards and 17 touchdowns during his four-year career with the Buckeyes.
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