Jabrill Peppers is leaving Michigan to declare for the 2017 NFL Draft.

Peppers earned the reputation as one of the elite players in college football in 2016 after switching from defensive back to a hybrid safety/linebacker.

“It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do,” Peppers said. “I’m choosing between cementing my legacy as a college player and starting my pro legacy. It’s something you dream of when you were a kid. I was torn between the two.”

Peppers informed Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh of his decision in a meeting in Harbaugh’s office on Monday.

“He thanked me and told me it was a pleasure to coach me,” Peppers said. “I told him it was a pleasure to play for him. He molded me for the next level, that’s how he operates. He runs his program like an NFL team. He’s done more than enough to prepare me for this moment.”

Deshaun Watson led Clemson to a 35-31 win over Alabama to win the College Football Playoff title on Monday night at Raymond James Stadium.

Watson found Hunter Renfrow for a two-yard touchdown pass with one second remaining in the game to lift the Tigers to their first national title in 35 years. The quarterback finished 36-of-56 for 420 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran 46 yards and a score on 21 carries.

Alabama led 17-7 with more than seven minutes remaining in the third quarter when the Tigers began their comeback.

"No one panicked," Watson said of the late-game heroics. "I walked up to my offensive line, walked up to my wide receivers and I said 'Let's be legendary. Let's be great. God put us here for a reason.' It was just right."

Chip Kelly says he's open to a return to college football after lasting just one year with the San Francisco 49ers.

"I evaluate all jobs individually," he said. "I wouldn’t rule anything out."

Kelly was 46-7 in four seasons at Oregon before spending three years with the Philadelphia Eagles, going 26-21. The 49ers were 2-14 in his lone season, after which they fired the coaching staff and front office.

Myles Garrett announced on Saturday that he will leave Texas A&M for the 2017 NFL Draft.

Garrett is widely expected to be one of the first few picks in the draft.

"After talking with my family and my coaches, I feel it is in my best interest to declare for the 2017 NFL draft," Garrett said in a statement. "I would like to thank my teammates for always supporting me, encouraging me and holding me accountable. We are a family and I will be close with these guys forever."

In 2014, Garrett broke Jadeveon Clowney's SEC freshman sack record with 11.5. Garrett was an Associated Press All-American in 2015 and '16.