Michigan senior linebacker/end Josh Uche was thought to be a candidate to petition for a fifth year — instead he'll take his NFL shot.

Uche announced via twitter he'd be leaving U-M after four years but plans to play in the Bowl game.

Uche was a second/third team All-Big Ten selection this year.

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