Texas Jack Joseph Ossai declares for the 2021 NFL Draft
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On Monday, Texas Longhorns junior Jack Joseph Ossai announced that he’ll forgo the bowl game and declare for the 2021 NFL Draft, where he has a chance to go in the first or second round.
“2020 has been a trying year for everyone,” Ossai said in a statement released by the school. “As a team we have endured many challenges both on and off the field, but I couldn’t be prouder to be a Texas Longhorn. Growing up in Texas, football is everything, and there is no bigger stage to play the game I love than here in Austin. I’ve been blessed to have the opportunity to wear the Burnt Orange for the last three years now and wouldn’t trade that time for anything in the world. Now that our regular season has ended, I have made the tough decision to go ahead and begin to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. As a kid, I dreamt of playing at Texas and going on to play in the NFL. I feel t
DT Ta’Quon Graham opts out of Texas bowl game
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Of the seven players elected as team captains for the Texas Longhorns prior to the 2020 season, the only healthy players who plan to participate in the bowl game are senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger and junior Jack Joseph Ossai after senior defensive tackle Ta’Quon Graham opted out on Saturday to start early preparations for the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine.
“With the regular season officially over, I feel it’s time to say my goodbyes and start to prepare for the Senior Bowl and the NFL combine as the next steps in fulfilling my dream of playing in the NFL,” Graham said in a statement released by the school. “I want to thank the University of Texas faithful, my teammates, my coaches, the football staff, my friends and my supportive and loving family. I will always hold my hand high, while extending my index and pinky fingers to form the most recognizable college symbol in