Penn State guard Connor McGovern is headed to the NFL draft.
McGovern, who ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. projects as the top draft-eligible offensive guard, announced his decision Wednesday on Twitter, thanking Penn State fans, coaches, teammates and others.
McGovern, who earned third-team All-Big Ten honors this season, started 34 of 39 career games at Penn State.
"He has been instrumental in building our offensive line room's chemistry," coach James Franklin said in a statement. "We are excited for Connor to take this next step in his football career."