Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins, who scored three touchdowns in the national championship game, is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft.

Here's why Ohio State football RB Quinshon Judkins decided to leave Ole Miss and transfer to the Buckeyes last offseason:

Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins is declaring for the NFL Draft after helping lead the Buckeyes to the national title, he told ESPN. Judkins is one of the top running back prospects in the draft class after surpassing 1,000 yards rushing in each of his three collegiate seasons.

Early on Friday, running back Quinshon Judkins, fresh off a three-touchdown performance in the national championship game, declared for the NFL Draft. Judkins, who announced his decision to ESPN, played one year with the Buckeyes, splitting snaps with TreVeyon Henderson, who will also be in the draft in April.

Quinshon Judkins could hear his name called on Day 2. Here are a few teams that could target the Ohio State running back.

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins, who formed a top duo with TreVeyon Henderson during the Buckeyes' title season, will enter the NFL draft.

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins will forgo his senior season and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced Friday.

Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft after leading the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff national championsh

Ohio State football star Quinshon Judkins looks to parlay his outstanding 2024 campaign into rousing NFL success