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Michigan football WR Ronnie Bell, a two-time captain, declares for 2023 NFL draft

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Michigan football wide receiver Ronnie Bell has officially declared for the 2023 NFL draft via Twitter on Thursday.

It's an announcement long anticipated from the two-time Wolverines captain; coach Jim Harbaugh said in November he didn't expect Bell to seek a sixth year of eligibility. More recently, Bell accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl — another telltale sign.

Bell tweeted out an image of himself in maize and blue and his final statement Thursday afternoon:

"I want to start by thanking God for blessing me with the ability and the chance to play this game on one of the biggest stages in college football.