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Ohio State superstar Chase Young — the projected #1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft — says he’s not thinking about declaring for the draft and the “plan” is to return to school.
… But you know what they say about plans. They change.
TMZ Sports spoke with the Heisman finalist in NYC on Friday before Saturday’s big ceremony … and, despite the MASSIVE contract he could have come April, Young says that’s not on his mind.
Young — a 20-year-old junior — has been a dominant, uncontrollable force on defense for the Buckeyes this season … racking up 16.5 sacks (a school record) despite being suspended 2 games.
So, yeah, whoever sits at the top of the draft is gonna want to either take Young or his old teammate/LSU sensation Joe Burrow … but it sounds like the Bucks could come out winners. Maybe.
We also talked to Young about the upcoming Fiesta Bowl matchup with Clemson … and he sounds ready to go.
BONUS — this was Chase Young’s first TMZ Sports moment and he got to share it with his mom!!! Hi, Mom!!!!