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Wide Receiver Michael Thomas to Leave Ohio State Early, Enter 2016 NFL Draft

Michael Thomas blossomed into Ohio State's best receiving threat in 2015. Friday, the redshirt junior decided to move on from the scarlet and gray.

Thomas, who spent a year at Fork Union Military Academy with Buckeye quarterback Cardale Jones, declared for the 2016 NFL Draft Tuesday after Ohio State's 44-28 victory against Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. The news was first reported by ESPN's Joe Schad and then later confirmed by Thomas on his Twitter account.

I remember I prayed for times like this.... #shhhh #OH pic.twitter.com/bTBx4GYQWb

— Mike Thomas (@Cantguardmike) January 5, 2016

Thomas finishes his Buckeye career with more than 1,500 yards receiving and 17 touchdowns.