Pittsburgh WR Taysir Mack waives the Peach Bowl against Michigan State

Pittsburgh will begin as wide receiver in the Peach Bowl on Thursday without a major offensive against Michigan State Taysir Mack announced that he will be eliminated from the game to begin preparations for the 2022 NFL draft. Mack missed Pitt’s last five games with an arm injury but was not ruled out against the Spartans, making 27 receptions for 461 yards and three touchdowns that season. He started seven of the eight games in which he appeared this year.

“First and foremost, I want to thank God for guiding and protecting me throughout my playing years,” said Mack wrote on twitter. “I am incredibly grateful to have played for the University of Pittsburgh over the past few years. Pittsburgh, you will forever have a special place in my heart. Special thanks to the great coaching team, athletic training team and academic advisors for their support . ” and to help me grow as an athlete on and off the field. I will forever cherish the memories and special bonds we have made. After countless prayers with my family and conversations with my mentors and advisors, I officially make the decision to skip bowling and concentrate my time and attention on preparing for the 2022 NFL draft and moving onto the big stage. “

Pitt was already a star quarterback Kenny Pickett, a scheduled first round draft pick that has also chosen to begin training for the pros. Pickett’s meteoric rise helped Pitt win the ACC and get into the Peach Bowl with an 11-2 record and a No. 12 ranking. He completed 67.2% of his passes for 4,319 yards and 42 touchdowns against seven interceptions, coming just short of winning the Heisman as an Alabama quarterback Bryce Young won the award. Kenneth Walker III, the star from the US state of Michigan, has also canceled.

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Mack is unlikely to be considered an early round draft pick but has been productive this season when he’s healthy. A 3-star recruit in the 2016 class from Brooklyn (NY) Grand Street, Mack began his career in Indiana before joining Pitt prior to the 2018 season.