Haskins to NFL

Dwayne Haskins is NFL bound after one season as Ohio State’s starting quarterback. The thirdyear sophomore who rewrote the school record book had been expected to enter the draft and is a projected first-round pick.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dwayne Haskins is NFL bound after one spectacular season as Ohio State’s starting quarterback.

The third-year sophomore who rewrote the school record book had been expected to enter the draft and is a projected first-round pick.

Haskins said on Twitter on Monday he would forgo his final year of eligibility “after many thoughts and prayers with family and close friends.” He wrote that just as it was a boyhood dream to play for Ohio State, he also dreamed of being an NFL quarterback.

His sturdy, 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame, quick release and exceptional accuracy make him a top prospect. He smashed most Ohio State and Big Ten passing records, throwing for a nation-leading 50 touchdowns. He finished third in Heisman Trophy voting behind Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray and Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa.

The announcement came on a busy day for the Buckeyes. New Coach Ryan Day hired two new defensive coordinators — one of them from hated rival Michigan. Greg Mattison, who spent the past four years as defensive line coach under Jim Harbaugh, joined Day’s staff along with veteran NFL assistant Jeff Hafley. Greg Schiano, the defensive coordinator for the past three seasons under Urban Meyer, is out of a job.

The Rose Bowl victory over Washington on Jan. 1 turned out to be the last game for both Haskins and Meyer. Haskins was named MVP after completing 25 of 37 passes for 251 yards and 3 touchdowns in the finale for Meyer before retirement.

Haskins’ NFL decision was telegraphed by Justin Fields, the Georgia quarterback who announced Friday he was transferring to Ohio State. Haskins said the two talked first, and it was seen as unlikely Fields would have transferred unless Haskins was moving on.

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