Ohio State Running Back Master Teague Declares For 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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