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Ohio State coach Ryan Day encouraged by players who put off NFL dreams

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Ohio State stars leaving early for the NFL happens every winter, but the bigger news this time might be about who decided to stay.

After the expected announcements by quarterback Justin Fields, cornerback Shaun Wade and other early departures trickled out via social media after the loss to Alabama in the national championship game, the Buckeyes got a huge “stay” in Chris Olave, last season’s leading receiver who as a junior was draft eligible.

In making the announcement via Twitter this week, Olave said “there are so many great memories but we’re not done yet.