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Josh Robinson to declare for NFL Draft after Orange Bowl

Ethan Levine | 10 years ago

Mississippi State tailback Josh Robinson will play in the final game of his Bulldogs career in Wednesday night’s Orange Bowl, opting to declare for the NFL Draft after the game.

Robinson confirmed the news via his Instagram account on Wednesday morning.

Robinson ran for 1,128 yards and 11 touchdowns during the regular season. He hinted that the Orange Bowl would be his grand finale at Mississippi State on Twitter Tuesday night.

CHANGE will always happen I promise.

— . (@Bowling34ball) December 31, 2014

My biggest fear is being in the same position I was in a year ago.

— . (@Bowling34ball) December 31, 2014

Tomorrow is a big day for me.

— . (@Bowling34ball) December 31, 2014

Underclassmen have until Jan. 15 to formally declare for the draft.

Ethan Levine

A former newspaper reporter who has roamed the southeastern United States for years covering football and eating way too many barbecue ribs, if there is such a thing.

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