COLUMBUS — An Ohio State running back has announced that he will leave early and enter this year’s NFL Draft.
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Running back Quinshon Judkins transferred to OSU from Ole Miss last season.
He scored three touchdowns, two rushing and one receiving, as the Buckeyes beat Notre Dame, 34-23, in the national championship game on Jan. 20.
Judkins also rushed for 100 yards against the Irish.
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He announced it on social media Friday.
“Thank you for taking in a kid from Alabama and continually showing your support,” Judkins wrote in an Instagram post. “I am forever a Buckeye and will carry my time spent on campus and playing at the Shoe with me for a lifetime. Winning a national championship was the best way to end this journey and I am excited for the next step in my football career.
“After much prayer, thought, and discussions with my family, I am grateful to announce I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.”
Judkins thanked Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, the coaching and support staff, his teammates, and fans.
He ran for 1,060 yards and scored 16 touchdowns this past season.
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