COLUMBUS, Ohio — Record-setting defensive end Chase Young is leaving Ohio State early to enter the NFL Draft, a widely expected move.

The junior Heisman Trophy finalist made the announcement Friday on Twitter. He said he looks forward to “joining a new family in the NFL this spring and being part of something special.”

Young led the nation in sacks with 16 1/2, also the best in school history. He reached that number despite being benched for two games because he violated NCAA rules by accepting a personal loan.

Young was a unanimous All-American selection and a rare defensive player to be selected a Heisman finalist. He collected a slew of other postseason honors.

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