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Darron Lee Declares for 2016 NFL Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee announced his intention to declare for the 2016 NFL draft Saturday following the Buckeyes' 44-28 Fiesta Bowl win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday.

Lee posted a message on Twitter explaining his decision:

— Darron Lee (@DLeeMG8) January 3, 2016

The move is a sensible one for the redshirt sophomore, who put forth a superb showing in the Fiesta Bowl that he capped off by forcing a fumble on the Buckeyes' final defensive possession. Lee also notched two sacks and seven tackles in the 16-point victory.