Small's decision came ahead of Thursday's deadline set for college football underclassmen to decide whether or not they will seek entry into the National Football League.

Small said he feels that he can make a difference by being in the Buckeye lineup next season.

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"Most definitely I'm coming back to get my degree and play another year of football," Small said. "After the year I had last year, it was a big learning experience. I feel like this year I'm a senior and I can make a difference on the team."

Junior receiver Brian Hartline and junior defensive back Donald Washington told 10TV that they hope to have an announcement Wednesday regarding their futures.

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