Pat Elflein is coming back to Ohio State for one final ride.
The redshirt junior said he was leaning towards staying but wanted to do some investigation into the NFL Draft before making it official. Those investigations are apparently complete as the guard said he'd return to Ohio State for the 2016 season:
With ALL focus on ND. I have decided to return for my last year & help this team achieve our goals.Thanks for the support #BuckeyeNation
— Patrick Elflein (@elflein65) December 18, 2015
The offensive line will need the veteran leadership. It's losing Consensus All-American tackle Taylor Decker, center Jacoby Boren and tackle Chase Farris. Elflein and fellow guard Billy Price will be the only starting offensive linemen returning for the Buckeyes.
Elflein was a first-team All-Big Ten selection at guard this season and was named a second-team All-American by both the Associated Press and Sports Illustrated.
Ohio State plays Notre Dame on Jan. 1 at 1 p.m.
