John Clay?s signing with the University of Wisconsin football team created a stir and almost unrealistic expectations for one of the most accomplished prep running backs in state history. The departure of Clay, which appeared to be almost a foregone conclusion given his reduced role late in the season, will not create nearly the fanfare. Clay, a junior, announced Friday he is leaving school early to make himself eligible for the NFL draft, joining junior defensive end J.J. Watt, who announced he was leaving Thursday.
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