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Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior Writer
Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. declared for the NFL draft on Monday.
In a statement posted on Instagram, Fannin thanked the Bowling Green staff, university and community — in addition to his high school coaches — for helping him go from zero-star recruit to future NFL draft pick.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has Fannin ranked No. 2 overall among fullbacks/H-backs for the 2025 draft.
Fannin shattered FBS and single-season school records this year for receiving yards by a tight end (1,555), receiving yards per game by a tight end (119.6) and receptions by a tight end (117).
Those numbers were also good enough to lead the nation by any player at any position. He was also named MAC Offensive Player of the Year and a finalist for the Mackey Award, given to the best tight end in the nation.
In the 68 Ventures Bowl game against Arkansas State, Fannin had 17 receptions for 213 yards — both bowl records for a tight end.