UK running back Benny Snell entering his name in the NFL Draft

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – University of Kentucky running back Benny Snell is declaring for the NFL Draft but says he will play in the Citrus Bowl.

Snell made the announcement on Friday, releasing a video on Twitter.

In the video he says he plans to “enter the NFL Draft and pursue a dream I’ve had for as long as I can remember.”

Snell is 107 yards away from the career rushing yards record at UK. He has 1,300 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. He has 46 career touchdowns and was named First Team All-SEC.

“Am I playing? Snell yeah,” Snell said in his video about the Citrus Bowl. “I have unfinished business. Whatever I start, I make sure I finish. I got one more chance to wear that uniform. Bet I make it count.”

That last chance will come on New Year’s Day when the Cats take on No. 12 Penn State.

You can watch all the Citrus Bowl coverage here on ABC 36, starting at 11 a.m. with the “Solid Blue Citrus Bowl Special.”

The game begins at 1 p.m.