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Lions' wide receiver Washington declares for NFL draft

ALTOONA, Pa. -- Parker Washington's NFL draft decision was always viewed as a wild card, and Friday afternoon he took a path that will be surprising to some.

Washington announced he is declaring for the draft after a solid three-year career at Penn State.

"The memories I have made during my time so far with this Penn State family has been and will always be unforgettable. The fans, the Penn State whiteout, the roar of 107K strong ... unbelievable," Washington wrote.

"To my brothers, there is nothing more treasured to me than having the honor of competing and preparing with you guys each and every week.