Marcus Mariota will not declare for the 2014 NFL Draft and remain at Oregon for his redshirt junior season.

Mariota was widely expected to be one of the top selections if he declared.

"It is an honor to be a student at the University of Oregon and to have the opportunity to represent our institution on the football field alongside my teammates," Mariota said in a prepared statement. "I look forward to earning my degree next year and to the rest of my career at this great University."

Mariota's play diminished after injuring his left knee earlier this season.