Michigan linebacker David Ojabo has announced he’s leaving school and will head to the NFL Draft.
The junior linebacker announced the news via a tweet. In it, he expressed gratitude to his family, the University of Michigan and Blair Academy.
“Coach Harbaugh took a chance on a kid who had only played the sport for a year. I am eternally grateful for that opportunity,” Ojabo said. “I am eternally grateful for that opportunity. That you to the Michigan coaches and staff for accepting me with open arms.”
Ojabo was honored as a second-team All-American by the Associated Press.
He’ll join defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who is also leaving for the NFL draft.
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: The Orange Bowl trophy is displayed before the game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Georgia Bulldogs in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: James Cook #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Adonai Mitchell #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs catches the ball for a touchdown as Vincent Gray #4 of the Michigan Wolverines defends in the first quarter in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Cade McNamara #12 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to throw the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Adonai Mitchell #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs catches the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Kenny McIntosh #6 of the Georgia Bulldogs throws the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Donovan Edwards #7 of the Michigan Wolverines is taken down by Lewis Cine #16 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter of the game in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: James Cook #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball as Josh Ross #12 of the Michigan Wolverines defends in the first quarter in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: James Cook #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball as Josh Ross #12 of the Michigan Wolverines defends in the first quarter in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Donovan Edwards #7 of the Michigan Wolverines is taken down by Lewis Cine #16 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter of the game in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Zamir White #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: the Michigan Wolverines enter the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: The Orange Bowl trophy is displayed before the game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Georgia Bulldogs in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: James Cook #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Adonai Mitchell #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs catches the ball for a touchdown as Vincent Gray #4 of the Michigan Wolverines defends in the first quarter in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Cade McNamara #12 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to throw the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Adonai Mitchell #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs catches the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Kenny McIntosh #6 of the Georgia Bulldogs throws the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Donovan Edwards #7 of the Michigan Wolverines is taken down by Lewis Cine #16 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter of the game in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: James Cook #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball as Josh Ross #12 of the Michigan Wolverines defends in the first quarter in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: James Cook #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball as Josh Ross #12 of the Michigan Wolverines defends in the first quarter in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Donovan Edwards #7 of the Michigan Wolverines is taken down by Lewis Cine #16 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter of the game in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Zamir White #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl – Georgia v Michigan
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: the Michigan Wolverines enter the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)