You can go ahead and add another talented skill-position player to the NFL draft pool.
On his personal Twitter account Thursday, Diontae Johnson announced that he has decided to forego his remaining eligibility at Toledo in order to make himself available for the 2019 NFL Draft. “The University of Toledo family will forever hold such a special place in my heart,” the redshirt junior wide receiver wrote. “I will forever be a proud Toledo Rocket, and continue to wear Blue and Gold with PRIDE!”
It’s been a long journey.. I’ll forever be a Rocket! 🚀 Thank you for the memories! #PathtoTheDraft! pic.twitter.com/YWaTxUomsT
— Diontae Johnson (@Juiceup__3) December 27, 2018
After catching 74 passes for a school-record 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2017, Johnson was named first-team All-MAC. This past season, he led the Rockets with 663 receiving yards and was tied for second with 43 catches and seven receiving touchdowns.