Texas senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger is bypassing his extra year of eligibility to enter the 2021 NFL draft, he announced Sunday.
Ehlinger, who was a four-year starter for the Longhorns, made the announcement with a video on Twitter.
Dear Longhorn Family pic.twitter.com/JPLIfN7dix
— Sam Ehlinger (@sehlinger3) January 3, 2021
He leaves ranked second in school history to Colt McCoy in career completions, passing yards, total offense, passing touchdowns and touchdowns responsible for.
Before Texas' win over Colorado in the Valero Alamo Bowl, Ehlinger had said he was undecided on whether to return for a fifth season or enter the NFL draft.