As the college football season winds to an end, many of the nation’s top players announce their decision of whether or not to enter the NFL Draft.
This year is unlike any other, though, in that every senior was granted an extra year of eligibility and therefore has the option to return next season.
So, instead of hearing seniors declare for the draft and only not play in their team’s bowl game, now these announcements have another full year of impact.
Related: Wisconsin football seniors 2021 roster decision tracker
One of the first big-time decisions came earlier today when Iowa Hawkeye leading receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette announced he is entering the NFL Draft.
Blessings 🙏🏽✨ #6for6 pic.twitter.com/JiDae3ivdn
— ISM 6 (@_ihmirr_) December 24, 2020
The senior led the Hawkeyes this season with 345 yards and 4 touchdowns on 25 receptions.
Badger fans probably remember his final collegiate play–a long touchdown reception capped off by a front-flip.
Iowa strikes again with the deep ball
–#Badger defense was left out to dry by the offense (again)
-Ihmir Smith-Marsette is a flat-out amazing WR
-Speed was too much for Burrell, I don't know what Collin Wilder was doing on the back-end with the WR running right at his side… pic.twitter.com/Ziu9gTZZ1Y— Ben Kenney (@benzkenney) December 14, 2020
TheDraftNetwork currently ranks him as the No. 155 player in the draft class and the No. 20 wide receiver.