Georgia tight end Darnell Washington is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft as he announced via Twitter on Thursday afternoon.

“I would like to start off by thanking God for blessing me with the opportunity to do what I love, for guiding me throughout my football journey and allowing all of these opportunities to open up for me,” he wrote.

“To my family, thank you for supporting me as I attempted to turn my dreams into reality. I will forever be grateful for all the sacrifices made by those around me that gave me the opportunity to play the game of football. It is truly a blessing to have each and every one of you in my life. To all of my coaches and support staff that I’ve come across back home in Las Vegas and during my time in Athens: Thank you for always believing in me and giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to attend the University of Georgia. The lessons learned and friendships formed helped build me into the man I am today. To my teammates: I will always carry our experiences, memories, and brotherhoods with me. To Dawg Nation: Thank you for the consistent support. You are the best in the world and it was an honor to play in front of you. My time in Athens has come to an end as I work to pursue my dreams of playing in the NFL. I m excited to announce that I will be declaring for the NFL Draft. Big 0 out.”

Washington ended the 2022 season with 28 receptions for 454 yards and 2 touchdowns.