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John Petrishen declares for 2022 NFL draft

Pitt linebacker John Petrishen announced on Wednesday evening that he would forgo any remaining college eligibility at his disposal and enter the 2022 NFL draft. And as a student-athlete who just completed his seventh year of college, he also poked fun at the unusual circumstances of his announcement.

“Coming home and playing for my hometown team has been a dream come true,” Petrishen said via Twitter. “It has been an honor to play for the team that I grew up rooting for, and I will forever be a proud Pitt man. … From Lower Burrell, to Pittsburgh Central Catholic, to Penn State, and to Pitt, I appreciate everyone who has been in my corner.