Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota will forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL draft.
The reigning Heisman Trophy winner led the Ducks to the college football championship game this year, where they lost to Ohio State. With a slew of school and conference records to his name, Mariota is expected to be one of the top picks in the draft.
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