ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Raekwon McMillan #5 and Joshua Perry #37 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after the defense sacked quarterback Jake Rudock #15 of the Michigan Wolverines (not pictured) in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

One of Ohio State's best defensive players is leaving early for the NFL Draft

Another high draft pick coming out of Ohio State?

As is quickly becoming tradition at Ohio State, one of the best young defenders will be leaving early for the NFL Draft.

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On Wednesday, star linebacker RaeKwon McMillan announced that he would forego his senior season at Ohio State in order to enter the 2017 draft.

McMillan has been one of the most prolific players in Ohio State's defense the past two years, recording over 100 tackles in both the 2015 and 2016 college football seasons. This includes McMillan leading the Buckeyes in tackles this year with 127.

McMillan current projects as a late-first round/early second round draft pick per ESPN's Todd McShay.