Today, Shaun Wade did what most expected him to do and decided to forgo his remaining college eligibility to enter the 2021 NFL draft.
There were some who thought the OSU cornerback might decide to come back after a sub-par year compared to his 2019 season. We even gave you some reasons why Wade should come back for one more go around.
After being asked about his future after the national championship loss to Alabama, Wade hinted that he’d love to come back to Columbus, but needed to talk things over with his parents. It sounds like they all felt the decision was best for the reigning Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year to make the leap to the next level.
Thank you Buckeye Nation!! pic.twitter.com/4jdX3V3g4m
— Shaun Wade (@shaunwade24) January 15, 2021
While Wade’s career in scarlet and gray may not have lived up to the fan’s expectations, he certainly got the attention of the national media being named a consensus All-American in this strange COVID-19 marred season.
Once considered a lock to be a first-round pick in the NFL draft, Wade’s stock may have fallen just a bit. Now he’ll have several months and the combine to prove to scouts why Shaun Wade is still the player they always thought he was.
Thanks for the memories and good luck in your new journey where ever you may land.
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