Noah Brown leaving Buckeyes for NFL

Ohio State wide receiver Noah Brown, rear, grabs a pass for a touchdown as Oklahoma’s Michiah Quick (16) defends during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

by: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson

Posted: Jan 8, 2017 / 11:50 AM EST

Updated: Jan 8, 2017 / 11:50 AM EST

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio State wide receiver Noah Brown announced Saturday that he will leave the Buckeyes and enter the NFL draft.

He is the first offensive player to announce his intent to leave.

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Raekwon McMillan, Gareon Conley, and Malik Hooker have also announced they are leaving Ohio State.